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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.93, 12,874.72 and 5,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.93, 12,874.72 and 5,138.18 is: 7,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.93 : 12,874.72 = 5,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.93/12,874.72 = 5,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.93x = 12,874.72 × 5,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.93x = 66,152,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,693.94/9,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.37

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