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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.06, 12,950.36 and 5,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.06, 12,950.36 and 5,135.42 is: 7,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.06 : 12,950.36 = 5,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.06/12,950.36 = 5,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.06x = 12,950.36 × 5,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.06x = 66,505,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,505,537.75/9,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.08

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