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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.64, 12,928.96 and 5,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.64, 12,928.96 and 5,177.28 is: 7,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.64 : 12,928.96 = 5,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.64/12,928.96 = 5,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.64x = 12,928.96 × 5,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.64x = 66,936,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936,846.03/9,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.78

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