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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.02, 12,877.58 and 5,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.02, 12,877.58 and 5,140.26 is: 7,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.02 : 12,877.58 = 5,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.02/12,877.58 = 5,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.02x = 12,877.58 × 5,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.02x = 66,194,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,194,109.37/9,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.22

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