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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.16, 12,956.93 and 5,140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.16, 12,956.93 and 5,140.17 is: 7,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.16 : 12,956.93 = 5,140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.16/12,956.93 = 5,140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.16x = 12,956.93 × 5,140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.16x = 66,600,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,797.18/9,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.37

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