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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.62, 12,930.08 and 5,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.62, 12,930.08 and 5,177.88 is: 7,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.62 : 12,930.08 = 5,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.62/12,930.08 = 5,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.62x = 12,930.08 × 5,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.62x = 66,950,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,402.63/9,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.48

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