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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.09, 12,920.89 and 5,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.09, 12,920.89 and 5,171.25 is: 7,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.09 : 12,920.89 = 5,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.09/12,920.89 = 5,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.09x = 12,920.89 × 5,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.09x = 66,817,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,817,126.56/9,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.23

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