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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.84, 12,931.68 and 5,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.84, 12,931.68 and 5,179 is: 7,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.84 : 12,931.68 = 5,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.84/12,931.68 = 5,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.84x = 12,931.68 × 5,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.84x = 66,973,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,973,170.72/9,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.98

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