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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.57, 12,872.01 and 5,135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.57, 12,872.01 and 5,135.82 is: 7,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.57 : 12,872.01 = 5,135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.57/12,872.01 = 5,135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.57x = 12,872.01 × 5,135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.57x = 66,108,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,108,326.40/9,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.41

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