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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.28, 12,929.52 and 5,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.28, 12,929.52 and 5,177.56 is: 7,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.28 : 12,929.52 = 5,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.28/12,929.52 = 5,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.28x = 12,929.52 × 5,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.28x = 66,943,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943,365.57/9,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.99

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