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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.06, 12,925.99 and 5,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.06, 12,925.99 and 5,175.12 is: 7,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.06 : 12,925.99 = 5,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.06/12,925.99 = 5,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.06x = 12,925.99 × 5,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.06x = 66,893,549.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,893,549.37/9,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.12

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