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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.64, 12,877.08 and 5,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.64, 12,877.08 and 5,139.88 is: 7,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.64 : 12,877.08 = 5,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.64/12,877.08 = 5,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.64x = 12,877.08 × 5,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.64x = 66,186,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186,645.95/9,331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.71

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