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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.09, 12,592.77 and 5,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.09, 12,592.77 and 5,349.34 is: 7,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.09 : 12,592.77 = 5,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.09/12,592.77 = 5,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.09x = 12,592.77 × 5,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.09x = 67,363,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,363,003.95/9,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.75

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