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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.97, 12,873.99 and 5,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.97, 12,873.99 and 5,137.22 is: 7,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.97 : 12,873.99 = 5,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.97/12,873.99 = 5,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.97x = 12,873.99 × 5,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.97x = 66,136,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136,518.91/9,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.37

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