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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.24, 12,924.01 and 5,173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.24, 12,924.01 and 5,173.49 is: 7,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.24 : 12,924.01 = 5,173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.24/12,924.01 = 5,173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.24x = 12,924.01 × 5,173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.24x = 66,862,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,236.49/9,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.40

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