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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.28, 12,923.96 and 5,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.28, 12,923.96 and 5,173.60 is: 7,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.28 : 12,923.96 = 5,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.28/12,923.96 = 5,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.28x = 12,923.96 × 5,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.28x = 66,863,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863,399.46/9,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.50

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