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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.78, 12,958.77 and 5,141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.78, 12,958.77 and 5,141.02 is: 7,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.78 : 12,958.77 = 5,141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.78/12,958.77 = 5,141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.78x = 12,958.77 × 5,141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.78x = 66,621,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621,230.95/9,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.32

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