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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.68, 12,921.54 and 5,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.68, 12,921.54 and 5,171.84 is: 7,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.68 : 12,921.54 = 5,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.68/12,921.54 = 5,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.68x = 12,921.54 × 5,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.68x = 66,828,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828,137.43/9,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.95

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