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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.06, 12,942.08 and 5,129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.06, 12,942.08 and 5,129.42 is: 7,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.06 : 12,942.08 = 5,129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.06/12,942.08 = 5,129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.06x = 12,942.08 × 5,129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.06x = 66,385,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385,363.99/9,378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.79

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