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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.78, 12,938.22 and 5,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.78, 12,938.22 and 5,183.76 is: 7,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.78 : 12,938.22 = 5,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.78/12,938.22 = 5,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.78x = 12,938.22 × 5,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.78x = 67,068,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,068,627.31/9,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.39

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