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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.63, 12,876.26 and 5,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.63, 12,876.26 and 5,138.88 is: 7,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.63 : 12,876.26 = 5,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.63/12,876.26 = 5,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.63x = 12,876.26 × 5,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.63x = 66,169,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169,554.99/9,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.65

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