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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.93, 12,876.10 and 5,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.93, 12,876.10 and 5,139.18 is: 7,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.93 : 12,876.10 = 5,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.93/12,876.10 = 5,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.93x = 12,876.10 × 5,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.93x = 66,172,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,595.60/9,330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.75

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