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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.26, 12,925.42 and 5,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.26, 12,925.42 and 5,174.50 is: 7,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.26 : 12,925.42 = 5,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.26/12,925.42 = 5,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.26x = 12,925.42 × 5,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.26x = 66,882,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882,585.79/9,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.80

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