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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.74, 12,877.01 and 5,138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.74, 12,877.01 and 5,138.99 is: 7,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.74 : 12,877.01 = 5,138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.74/12,877.01 = 5,138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.74x = 12,877.01 × 5,138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.74x = 66,174,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174,735.54/9,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.12

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