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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.36, 12,874.68 and 5,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.36, 12,874.68 and 5,137.52 is: 7,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.36 : 12,874.68 = 5,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.36/12,874.68 = 5,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.36x = 12,874.68 × 5,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.36x = 66,143,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143,925.99/9,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.87

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