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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.50, 12,876.36 and 5,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.50, 12,876.36 and 5,139.02 is: 7,092.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.50 : 12,876.36 = 5,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.50/12,876.36 = 5,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.50x = 12,876.36 × 5,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.50x = 66,171,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171,871.57/9,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.00

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