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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.27, 12,930.47 and 5,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.27, 12,930.47 and 5,178.25 is: 7,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.27 : 12,930.47 = 5,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.27/12,930.47 = 5,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.27x = 12,930.47 × 5,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.27x = 66,957,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,957,180.39/9,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.70

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