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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.30, 12,878.58 and 5,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.30, 12,878.58 and 5,140.55 is: 7,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.30 : 12,878.58 = 5,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.30/12,878.58 = 5,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.30x = 12,878.58 × 5,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.30x = 66,202,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,202,958.72/9,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.96

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