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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.07, 12,921.84 and 5,172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.07, 12,921.84 and 5,172.13 is: 7,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.07 : 12,921.84 = 5,172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.07/12,921.84 = 5,172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.07x = 12,921.84 × 5,172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.07x = 66,833,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,833,436.32/9,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.98

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