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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.44, 12,921.72 and 5,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.44, 12,921.72 and 5,171.70 is: 7,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.44 : 12,921.72 = 5,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.44/12,921.72 = 5,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.44x = 12,921.72 × 5,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.44x = 66,827,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,827,259.32/9,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.04

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