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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.85, 12,938.43 and 5,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.85, 12,938.43 and 5,126.93 is: 7,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.85 : 12,938.43 = 5,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.85/12,938.43 = 5,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.85x = 12,938.43 × 5,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.85x = 66,334,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,334,427.97/9,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.03

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