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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.04, 12,930.82 and 5,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.04, 12,930.82 and 5,178.20 is: 7,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.04 : 12,930.82 = 5,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.04/12,930.82 = 5,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.04x = 12,930.82 × 5,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.04x = 66,958,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958,372.12/9,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.01

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