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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.55, 12,878.92 and 5,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.55, 12,878.92 and 5,140.80 is: 7,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.55 : 12,878.92 = 5,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.55/12,878.92 = 5,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.55x = 12,878.92 × 5,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.55x = 66,207,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207,951.94/9,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.30

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