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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.14, 12,928.83 and 5,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.14, 12,928.83 and 5,177.48 is: 7,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.14 : 12,928.83 = 5,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.14/12,928.83 = 5,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.14x = 12,928.83 × 5,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.14x = 66,938,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938,758.75/9,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.60

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