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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.32, 12,941.04 and 5,128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.32, 12,941.04 and 5,128.67 is: 7,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.32 : 12,941.04 = 5,128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.32/12,941.04 = 5,128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.32x = 12,941.04 × 5,128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.32x = 66,370,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,370,258.91/9,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.75

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