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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.20, 12,939.14 and 5,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.20, 12,939.14 and 5,127.28 is: 7,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.20 : 12,939.14 = 5,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.20/12,939.14 = 5,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.20x = 12,939.14 × 5,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.20x = 66,342,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,593.74/9,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.64

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