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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.85, 12,873.82 and 5,137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.85, 12,873.82 and 5,137.10 is: 7,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.85 : 12,873.82 = 5,137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.85/12,873.82 = 5,137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.85x = 12,873.82 × 5,137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.85x = 66,134,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,134,023.51/9,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.20

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