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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.52, 12,872.76 and 5,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.52, 12,872.76 and 5,136.56 is: 7,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.52 : 12,872.76 = 5,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.52/12,872.76 = 5,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.52x = 12,872.76 × 5,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.52x = 66,121,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,121,704.11/9,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.88

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