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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.92, 12,938.72 and 5,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.92, 12,938.72 and 5,184.16 is: 7,154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.92 : 12,938.72 = 5,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.92/12,938.72 = 5,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.92x = 12,938.72 × 5,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.92x = 67,076,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076,394.68/9,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.11

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