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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.97, 12,875.37 and 5,138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.97, 12,875.37 and 5,138.22 is: 7,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.97 : 12,875.37 = 5,138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.97/12,875.37 = 5,138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.97x = 12,875.37 × 5,138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.97x = 66,156,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156,483.64/9,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.75

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