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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.28, 12,878.58 and 5,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.28, 12,878.58 and 5,140.60 is: 7,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.28 : 12,878.58 = 5,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.28/12,878.58 = 5,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.28x = 12,878.58 × 5,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.28x = 66,203,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,628.35/9,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.05

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