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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.64, 12,929.52 and 5,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.64, 12,929.52 and 5,177.88 is: 7,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.64 : 12,929.52 = 5,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.64/12,929.52 = 5,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.64x = 12,929.52 × 5,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.64x = 66,947,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,947,503.02/9,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.15

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