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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.68, 12,928.40 and 5,119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.68, 12,928.40 and 5,119.89 is: 7,065.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.68 : 12,928.40 = 5,119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.68/12,928.40 = 5,119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.68x = 12,928.40 × 5,119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.68x = 66,191,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,191,985.88/9,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.24

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