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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.07, 12,599.43 and 5,352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.07, 12,599.43 and 5,352.05 is: 7,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.07 : 12,599.43 = 5,352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.07/12,599.43 = 5,352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.07x = 12,599.43 × 5,352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.07x = 67,432,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432,779.33/9,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.41

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