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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.92, 12,924.95 and 5,174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.92, 12,924.95 and 5,174.17 is: 7,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.92 : 12,924.95 = 5,174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.92/12,924.95 = 5,174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.92x = 12,924.95 × 5,174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.92x = 66,875,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,875,830.36/9,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.34

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