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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.71, 12,953.70 and 5,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.71, 12,953.70 and 5,137.70 is: 7,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.71 : 12,953.70 = 5,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.71/12,953.70 = 5,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.71x = 12,953.70 × 5,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.71x = 66,552,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,159.72/9,386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.04

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