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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.34, 12,952.94 and 5,137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.34, 12,952.94 and 5,137.39 is: 7,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.34 : 12,952.94 = 5,137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.34/12,952.94 = 5,137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.34x = 12,952.94 × 5,137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.34x = 66,544,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,544,304.43/9,386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.48

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