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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.62, 12,941.12 and 5,128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.62, 12,941.12 and 5,128.61 is: 7,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.62 : 12,941.12 = 5,128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.62/12,941.12 = 5,128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.62x = 12,941.12 × 5,128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.62x = 66,369,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369,867.09/9,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.48

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