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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.28, 12,876.64 and 5,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.28, 12,876.64 and 5,139.44 is: 7,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.28 : 12,876.64 = 5,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.28/12,876.64 = 5,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.28x = 12,876.64 × 5,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.28x = 66,178,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178,718.68/9,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.14

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