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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.83, 12,965.02 and 5,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.83, 12,965.02 and 5,145.82 is: 7,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.83 : 12,965.02 = 5,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.83/12,965.02 = 5,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.83x = 12,965.02 × 5,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.83x = 66,715,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,715,659.22/9,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.32

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