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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.44, 12,877.34 and 5,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.44, 12,877.34 and 5,139.68 is: 7,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.44 : 12,877.34 = 5,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.44/12,877.34 = 5,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.44x = 12,877.34 × 5,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.44x = 66,185,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,185,406.85/9,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.73

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