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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.76, 12,941.06 and 5,128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.76, 12,941.06 and 5,128.71 is: 7,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.76 : 12,941.06 = 5,128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.76/12,941.06 = 5,128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.76x = 12,941.06 × 5,128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.76x = 66,370,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,370,943.83/9,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.48

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