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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.76, 12,875.07 and 5,138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.76, 12,875.07 and 5,138.01 is: 7,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.76 : 12,875.07 = 5,138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.76/12,875.07 = 5,138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.76x = 12,875.07 × 5,138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.76x = 66,152,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,238.41/9,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.45

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