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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.76, 12,953.76 and 5,137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.76, 12,953.76 and 5,137.73 is: 7,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.76 : 12,953.76 = 5,137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.76/12,953.76 = 5,137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.76x = 12,953.76 × 5,137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.76x = 66,552,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,856.60/9,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.08

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