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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.87, 12,938.67 and 5,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.87, 12,938.67 and 5,184.12 is: 7,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.87 : 12,938.67 = 5,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.87/12,938.67 = 5,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.87x = 12,938.67 × 5,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.87x = 67,075,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,617.92/9,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.07

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