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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.64, 12,921.24 and 5,171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.64, 12,921.24 and 5,171.89 is: 7,136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.64 : 12,921.24 = 5,171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.64/12,921.24 = 5,171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.64x = 12,921.24 × 5,171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.64x = 66,827,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,827,231.94/9,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.89

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