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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.34, 12,955.70 and 5,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.34, 12,955.70 and 5,139.40 is: 7,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.34 : 12,955.70 = 5,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.34/12,955.70 = 5,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.34x = 12,955.70 × 5,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.34x = 66,584,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,524.58/9,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.26

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