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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.80, 12,919.14 and 5,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.80, 12,919.14 and 5,170.28 is: 7,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.80 : 12,919.14 = 5,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.80/12,919.14 = 5,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.80x = 12,919.14 × 5,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.80x = 66,795,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795,571.16/9,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.91

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