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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.53, 12,941.84 and 5,128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.53, 12,941.84 and 5,128.74 is: 7,077.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.53 : 12,941.84 = 5,128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.53/12,941.84 = 5,128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.53x = 12,941.84 × 5,128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.53x = 66,375,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,345.30/9,378.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.38

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