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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.76, 12,922.12 and 5,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.76, 12,922.12 and 5,172.16 is: 7,137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.76 : 12,922.12 = 5,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.76/12,922.12 = 5,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.76x = 12,922.12 × 5,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.76x = 66,835,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,835,272.18/9,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.65

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