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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.85, 12,959.25 and 5,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.85, 12,959.25 and 5,141.86 is: 7,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.85 : 12,959.25 = 5,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.85/12,959.25 = 5,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.85x = 12,959.25 × 5,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.85x = 66,634,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634,649.21/9,390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.70

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