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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.74, 12,875.62 and 5,137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.74, 12,875.62 and 5,137.99 is: 7,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.74 : 12,875.62 = 5,137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.74/12,875.62 = 5,137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.74x = 12,875.62 × 5,137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.74x = 66,154,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154,806.80/9,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.74

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