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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.50, 12,923.01 and 5,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.50, 12,923.01 and 5,172.75 is: 7,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.50 : 12,923.01 = 5,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.50/12,923.01 = 5,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.50x = 12,923.01 × 5,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.50x = 66,847,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,847,499.98/9,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.40

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