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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.84, 12,928.92 and 5,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.84, 12,928.92 and 5,177 is: 7,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.84 : 12,928.92 = 5,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.84/12,928.92 = 5,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.84x = 12,928.92 × 5,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.84x = 66,933,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,933,018.84/9,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.22

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