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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.81, 12,922.88 and 5,172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.81, 12,922.88 and 5,172.87 is: 7,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.81 : 12,922.88 = 5,172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.81/12,922.88 = 5,172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.81x = 12,922.88 × 5,172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.81x = 66,848,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848,378.27/9,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.01

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