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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.34, 12,909.97 and 5,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.34, 12,909.97 and 5,106.30 is: 7,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.34 : 12,909.97 = 5,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.34/12,909.97 = 5,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.34x = 12,909.97 × 5,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.34x = 65,922,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,922,179.81/9,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.48

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