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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.64, 12,957.72 and 5,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.64, 12,957.72 and 5,140.73 is: 7,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.64 : 12,957.72 = 5,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.64/12,957.72 = 5,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.64x = 12,957.72 × 5,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.64x = 66,612,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612,172.33/9,389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.22

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