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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.68, 12,938.48 and 5,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.68, 12,938.48 and 5,126.68 is: 7,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.68 : 12,938.48 = 5,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.68/12,938.48 = 5,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.68x = 12,938.48 × 5,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.68x = 66,331,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,331,427.12/9,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.84

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