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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.89, 12,923.73 and 5,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.89, 12,923.73 and 5,173.14 is: 7,139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.89 : 12,923.73 = 5,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.89/12,923.73 = 5,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.89x = 12,923.73 × 5,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.89x = 66,856,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,856,264.61/9,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.03

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