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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.67, 12,877.71 and 5,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.67, 12,877.71 and 5,139.92 is: 7,093.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.67 : 12,877.71 = 5,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.67/12,877.71 = 5,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.67x = 12,877.71 × 5,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.67x = 66,190,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,190,431.38/9,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.09

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