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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.08, 12,876.96 and 5,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.08, 12,876.96 and 5,140.60 is: 7,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.08 : 12,876.96 = 5,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.08/12,876.96 = 5,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.08x = 12,876.96 × 5,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.08x = 66,195,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,195,300.58/9,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.31

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