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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.28, 12,920.64 and 5,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.28, 12,920.64 and 5,171.80 is: 7,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.28 : 12,920.64 = 5,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.28/12,920.64 = 5,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.28x = 12,920.64 × 5,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.28x = 66,822,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,822,965.95/9,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.70

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