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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.13, 12,923.78 and 5,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.13, 12,923.78 and 5,173.38 is: 7,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.13 : 12,923.78 = 5,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.13/12,923.78 = 5,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.13x = 12,923.78 × 5,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.13x = 66,859,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,859,599.11/9,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.21

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