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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.26, 12,938.89 and 5,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.26, 12,938.89 and 5,184.58 is: 7,154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.26 : 12,938.89 = 5,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.26/12,938.89 = 5,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.26x = 12,938.89 × 5,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.26x = 67,082,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082,710.32/9,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.53

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