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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.07, 12,878.25 and 5,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.07, 12,878.25 and 5,140.32 is: 7,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.07 : 12,878.25 = 5,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.07/12,878.25 = 5,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.07x = 12,878.25 × 5,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.07x = 66,198,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198,326.04/9,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.64

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