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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.26, 12,924.04 and 5,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.26, 12,924.04 and 5,173.50 is: 7,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.26 : 12,924.04 = 5,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.26/12,924.04 = 5,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.26x = 12,924.04 × 5,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.26x = 66,862,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,520.94/9,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.42

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