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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.22, 12,875.72 and 5,138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.22, 12,875.72 and 5,138.47 is: 7,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.22 : 12,875.72 = 5,138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.22/12,875.72 = 5,138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.22x = 12,875.72 × 5,138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.22x = 66,161,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,161,500.95/9,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.10

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