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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.97, 12,939.25 and 5,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.97, 12,939.25 and 5,126.78 is: 7,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.97 : 12,939.25 = 5,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.97/12,939.25 = 5,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.97x = 12,939.25 × 5,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.97x = 66,336,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336,688.12/9,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.18

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