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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.99, 12,939.32 and 5,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.99, 12,939.32 and 5,184.51 is: 7,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.99 : 12,939.32 = 5,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.99/12,939.32 = 5,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.99x = 12,939.32 × 5,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.99x = 67,084,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,008.01/9,375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.87

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