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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.54, 12,964.62 and 5,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.54, 12,964.62 and 5,145.51 is: 7,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.54 : 12,964.62 = 5,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.54/12,964.62 = 5,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.54x = 12,964.62 × 5,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.54x = 66,709,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,709,581.86/9,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.89

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