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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.52, 12,925.74 and 5,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.52, 12,925.74 and 5,174.76 is: 7,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.52 : 12,925.74 = 5,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.52/12,925.74 = 5,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.52x = 12,925.74 × 5,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.52x = 66,887,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,887,602.32/9,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.14

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