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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.77, 12,928.39 and 5,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.77, 12,928.39 and 5,176.75 is: 7,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.77 : 12,928.39 = 5,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.77/12,928.39 = 5,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.77x = 12,928.39 × 5,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.77x = 66,927,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,927,042.93/9,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.63

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