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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.31, 12,929.53 and 5,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.31, 12,929.53 and 5,177.47 is: 7,144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.31 : 12,929.53 = 5,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.31/12,929.53 = 5,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.31x = 12,929.53 × 5,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.31x = 66,942,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,253.69/9,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.84

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