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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.95, 12,956.22 and 5,139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.95, 12,956.22 and 5,139.21 is: 7,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.95 : 12,956.22 = 5,139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.95/12,956.22 = 5,139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.95x = 12,956.22 × 5,139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.95x = 66,584,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,735.39/9,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.82

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