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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.44, 12,924.48 and 5,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.44, 12,924.48 and 5,173.70 is: 7,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.44 : 12,924.48 = 5,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.44/12,924.48 = 5,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.44x = 12,924.48 × 5,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.44x = 66,867,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,867,382.18/9,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.80

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