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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.56, 12,874.62 and 5,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.56, 12,874.62 and 5,137.72 is: 7,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.56 : 12,874.62 = 5,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.56/12,874.62 = 5,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.56x = 12,874.62 × 5,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.56x = 66,146,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146,192.67/9,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.96

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