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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.69, 12,953.59 and 5,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.69, 12,953.59 and 5,137.76 is: 7,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.69 : 12,953.59 = 5,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.69/12,953.59 = 5,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.69x = 12,953.59 × 5,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.69x = 66,552,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,456.10/9,386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.09

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