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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.32, 12,927.88 and 5,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.32, 12,927.88 and 5,119.28 is: 7,064.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.32 : 12,927.88 = 5,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.32/12,927.88 = 5,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.32x = 12,927.88 × 5,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.32x = 66,181,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181,437.53/9,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.39

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