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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.88, 12,875.23 and 5,138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.88, 12,875.23 and 5,138.13 is: 7,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.88 : 12,875.23 = 5,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.88/12,875.23 = 5,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.88x = 12,875.23 × 5,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.88x = 66,154,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154,605.52/9,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.62

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