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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.62, 12,924.33 and 5,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.62, 12,924.33 and 5,173.78 is: 7,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.62 : 12,924.33 = 5,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.62/12,924.33 = 5,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.62x = 12,924.33 × 5,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.62x = 66,867,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,867,640.07/9,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.69

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