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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.39, 12,937.89 and 5,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.39, 12,937.89 and 5,126.46 is: 7,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.39 : 12,937.89 = 5,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.39/12,937.89 = 5,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.39x = 12,937.89 × 5,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.39x = 66,325,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,575.57/9,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.44

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