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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.44, 12,874.58 and 5,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.44, 12,874.58 and 5,137.68 is: 7,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.44 : 12,874.58 = 5,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.44/12,874.58 = 5,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.44x = 12,874.58 × 5,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.44x = 66,145,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145,472.17/9,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.97

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