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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.03, 12,872.73 and 5,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.03, 12,872.73 and 5,136.28 is: 7,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.03 : 12,872.73 = 5,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.03/12,872.73 = 5,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.03x = 12,872.73 × 5,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.03x = 66,117,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,117,945.64/9,328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.09

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