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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.94, 12,876.65 and 5,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.94, 12,876.65 and 5,139.18 is: 7,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.94 : 12,876.65 = 5,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.94/12,876.65 = 5,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.94x = 12,876.65 × 5,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.94x = 66,175,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,422.15/9,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.04

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