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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.44, 12,958.95 and 5,141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.44, 12,958.95 and 5,141.42 is: 7,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.44 : 12,958.95 = 5,141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.44/12,958.95 = 5,141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.44x = 12,958.95 × 5,141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.44x = 66,627,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627,437.11/9,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.25

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