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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.99, 12,940.70 and 5,185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.99, 12,940.70 and 5,185.51 is: 7,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.99 : 12,940.70 = 5,185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.99/12,940.70 = 5,185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.99x = 12,940.70 × 5,185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.99x = 67,104,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,129.26/9,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.25

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