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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.64, 12,941.13 and 5,185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.64, 12,941.13 and 5,185.89 is: 7,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.64 : 12,941.13 = 5,185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.64/12,941.13 = 5,185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.64x = 12,941.13 × 5,185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.64x = 67,111,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111,276.66/9,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.52

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