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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.74, 12,931.60 and 5,178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.74, 12,931.60 and 5,178.98 is: 7,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.74 : 12,931.60 = 5,178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.74/12,931.60 = 5,178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.74x = 12,931.60 × 5,178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.74x = 66,972,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,497.77/9,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.98

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