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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.64, 12,878.44 and 5,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.64, 12,878.44 and 5,140.92 is: 7,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.64 : 12,878.44 = 5,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.64/12,878.44 = 5,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.64x = 12,878.44 × 5,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.64x = 66,207,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207,029.76/9,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.14

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