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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.72, 12,876.36 and 5,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.72, 12,876.36 and 5,138.96 is: 7,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.72 : 12,876.36 = 5,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.72/12,876.36 = 5,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.72x = 12,876.36 × 5,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.72x = 66,171,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171,098.99/9,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.75

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