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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.42, 12,925.62 and 5,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.42, 12,925.62 and 5,174.70 is: 7,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.42 : 12,925.62 = 5,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.42/12,925.62 = 5,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.42x = 12,925.62 × 5,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.42x = 66,886,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,886,205.81/9,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.06

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