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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.65, 12,877.65 and 5,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.65, 12,877.65 and 5,139.90 is: 7,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.65 : 12,877.65 = 5,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.65/12,877.65 = 5,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.65x = 12,877.65 × 5,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.65x = 66,189,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189,833.24/9,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.05

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