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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.76, 12,931.30 and 5,179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.76, 12,931.30 and 5,179.08 is: 7,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.76 : 12,931.30 = 5,179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.76/12,931.30 = 5,179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.76x = 12,931.30 × 5,179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.76x = 66,972,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,237.20/9,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.94

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