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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.31, 12,939.49 and 5,127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.31, 12,939.49 and 5,127.63 is: 7,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.31 : 12,939.49 = 5,127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.31/12,939.49 = 5,127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.31x = 12,939.49 × 5,127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.31x = 66,348,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348,917.11/9,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.23

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