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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.64, 12,923.12 and 5,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.64, 12,923.12 and 5,172.88 is: 7,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.64 : 12,923.12 = 5,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.64/12,923.12 = 5,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.64x = 12,923.12 × 5,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.64x = 66,849,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849,748.99/9,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.53

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