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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.86, 12,931.34 and 5,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.86, 12,931.34 and 5,122.14 is: 7,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.86 : 12,931.34 = 5,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.86/12,931.34 = 5,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.86x = 12,931.34 × 5,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.86x = 66,236,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,236,133.87/9,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.31

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