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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.70, 12,879.10 and 5,140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.70, 12,879.10 and 5,140.95 is: 7,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.70 : 12,879.10 = 5,140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.70/12,879.10 = 5,140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.70x = 12,879.10 × 5,140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.70x = 66,210,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210,809.15/9,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.50

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