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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.76, 12,872.46 and 5,136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.76, 12,872.46 and 5,136.01 is: 7,087.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.76 : 12,872.46 = 5,136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.76/12,872.46 = 5,136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.76x = 12,872.46 × 5,136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.76x = 66,113,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,083.28/9,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.78

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