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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.30, 12,873.04 and 5,136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.30, 12,873.04 and 5,136.55 is: 7,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.30 : 12,873.04 = 5,136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.30/12,873.04 = 5,136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.30x = 12,873.04 × 5,136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.30x = 66,122,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,122,968.59/9,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.43

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