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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.82, 12,872.36 and 5,136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.82, 12,872.36 and 5,136.07 is: 7,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.82 : 12,872.36 = 5,136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.82/12,872.36 = 5,136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.82x = 12,872.36 × 5,136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.82x = 66,113,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,251.98/9,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.75

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