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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.21, 12,951.59 and 5,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.21, 12,951.59 and 5,136.27 is: 7,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.21 : 12,951.59 = 5,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.21/12,951.59 = 5,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.21x = 12,951.59 × 5,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.21x = 66,522,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,522,924.58/9,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.06

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