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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.03, 12,878.20 and 5,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.03, 12,878.20 and 5,140.28 is: 7,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.03 : 12,878.20 = 5,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.03/12,878.20 = 5,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.03x = 12,878.20 × 5,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.03x = 66,197,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,197,463.80/9,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.58

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