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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.58, 12,939.26 and 5,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.58, 12,939.26 and 5,127.54 is: 7,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.58 : 12,939.26 = 5,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.58/12,939.26 = 5,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.58x = 12,939.26 × 5,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.58x = 66,346,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346,573.22/9,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.78

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