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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.36, 12,925.58 and 5,174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.36, 12,925.58 and 5,174.61 is: 7,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.36 : 12,925.58 = 5,174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.36/12,925.58 = 5,174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.36x = 12,925.58 × 5,174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.36x = 66,884,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,884,835.52/9,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.96

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