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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.51, 12,876.26 and 5,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.51, 12,876.26 and 5,138.76 is: 7,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.51 : 12,876.26 = 5,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.51/12,876.26 = 5,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.51x = 12,876.26 × 5,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.51x = 66,168,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,009.84/9,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.57

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