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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.08, 12,955.35 and 5,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.08, 12,955.35 and 5,139.03 is: 7,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.08 : 12,955.35 = 5,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.08/12,955.35 = 5,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.08x = 12,955.35 × 5,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.08x = 66,577,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,577,932.31/9,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.75

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