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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.63, 12,921.77 and 5,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.63, 12,921.77 and 5,171.88 is: 7,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.63 : 12,921.77 = 5,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.63/12,921.77 = 5,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.63x = 12,921.77 × 5,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.63x = 66,829,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829,808.30/9,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.17

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