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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.76, 12,938.16 and 5,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.76, 12,938.16 and 5,183.92 is: 7,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.76 : 12,938.16 = 5,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.76/12,938.16 = 5,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.76x = 12,938.16 × 5,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.76x = 67,070,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070,386.39/9,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.59

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