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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.06, 12,921.02 and 5,171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.06, 12,921.02 and 5,171.31 is: 7,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.06 : 12,921.02 = 5,171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.06/12,921.02 = 5,171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.06x = 12,921.02 × 5,171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.06x = 66,818,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818,574.08/9,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.40

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