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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.68, 12,927.51 and 5,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.68, 12,927.51 and 5,118.72 is: 7,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.68 : 12,927.51 = 5,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.68/12,927.51 = 5,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.68x = 12,927.51 × 5,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.68x = 66,172,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,303.99/9,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.89

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