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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.56, 12,925.20 and 5,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.56, 12,925.20 and 5,174.24 is: 7,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.56 : 12,925.20 = 5,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.56/12,925.20 = 5,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.56x = 12,925.20 × 5,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.56x = 66,878,086.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,878,086.85/9,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.09

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