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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.66, 12,946.74 and 5,132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.66, 12,946.74 and 5,132.77 is: 7,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.66 : 12,946.74 = 5,132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.66/12,946.74 = 5,132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.66x = 12,946.74 × 5,132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.66x = 66,452,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,587.06/9,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.25

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