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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.52, 12,874.80 and 5,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.52, 12,874.80 and 5,137.80 is: 7,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.52 : 12,874.80 = 5,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.52/12,874.80 = 5,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.52x = 12,874.80 × 5,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.52x = 66,148,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,148,147.44/9,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.20

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