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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.76, 12,570.68 and 5,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.76, 12,570.68 and 5,382.32 is: 7,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.76 : 12,570.68 = 5,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.76/12,570.68 = 5,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.76x = 12,570.68 × 5,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.76x = 67,659,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659,422.38/9,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.77

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