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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.03, 12,875.49 and 5,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.03, 12,875.49 and 5,138.28 is: 7,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.03 : 12,875.49 = 5,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.03/12,875.49 = 5,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.03x = 12,875.49 × 5,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.03x = 66,157,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157,872.76/9,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.85

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