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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.18, 12,745.17 and 5,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.18, 12,745.17 and 5,203.34 is: 7,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.18 : 12,745.17 = 5,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.18/12,745.17 = 5,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.18x = 12,745.17 × 5,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.18x = 66,317,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,317,452.87/9,236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.18

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