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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.04, 12,920.64 and 5,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.04, 12,920.64 and 5,171.20 is: 7,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.04 : 12,920.64 = 5,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.04/12,920.64 = 5,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.04x = 12,920.64 × 5,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.04x = 66,815,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,815,213.57/9,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.06

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