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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.57, 12,600.12 and 5,352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.57, 12,600.12 and 5,352.55 is: 7,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.57 : 12,600.12 = 5,352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.57/12,600.12 = 5,352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.57x = 12,600.12 × 5,352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.57x = 67,442,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442,772.31/9,128.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.10

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