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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.89, 12,938.33 and 5,184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.89, 12,938.33 and 5,184.41 is: 7,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.89 : 12,938.33 = 5,184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.89/12,938.33 = 5,184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.89x = 12,938.33 × 5,184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.89x = 67,077,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,555.70/9,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.26

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