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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.76, 12,955.14 and 5,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.76, 12,955.14 and 5,138.73 is: 7,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.76 : 12,955.14 = 5,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.76/12,955.14 = 5,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.76x = 12,955.14 × 5,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.76x = 66,572,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,572,966.57/9,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.46

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