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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.04, 12,930.10 and 5,178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.04, 12,930.10 and 5,178.04 is: 7,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.04 : 12,930.10 = 5,178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.04/12,930.10 = 5,178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.04x = 12,930.10 × 5,178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.04x = 66,952,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952,575.00/9,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.39

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