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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.27, 12,928.68 and 5,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.27, 12,928.68 and 5,177.52 is: 7,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.27 : 12,928.68 = 5,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.27/12,928.68 = 5,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.27x = 12,928.68 × 5,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.27x = 66,938,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938,499.27/9,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.47

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