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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.10, 12,877.83 and 5,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.10, 12,877.83 and 5,140.26 is: 7,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.10 : 12,877.83 = 5,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.10/12,877.83 = 5,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.10x = 12,877.83 × 5,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.10x = 66,195,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,195,394.44/9,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.30

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