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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.84, 12,955.12 and 5,138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.84, 12,955.12 and 5,138.85 is: 7,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.84 : 12,955.12 = 5,138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.84/12,955.12 = 5,138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.84x = 12,955.12 × 5,138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.84x = 66,574,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574,454.15/9,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.56

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