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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.46, 12,930.96 and 5,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.46, 12,930.96 and 5,178.62 is: 7,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.46 : 12,930.96 = 5,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.46/12,930.96 = 5,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.46x = 12,930.96 × 5,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.46x = 66,964,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964,528.08/9,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.34

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