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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.77, 12,950.59 and 5,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.77, 12,950.59 and 5,135.72 is: 7,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.77 : 12,950.59 = 5,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.77/12,950.59 = 5,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.77x = 12,950.59 × 5,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.77x = 66,510,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510,608.96/9,384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.08

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