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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.68, 12,931.56 and 5,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.68, 12,931.56 and 5,179.20 is: 7,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.68 : 12,931.56 = 5,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.68/12,931.56 = 5,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.68x = 12,931.56 × 5,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.68x = 66,975,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975,135.55/9,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.31

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