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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.88, 12,931.64 and 5,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.88, 12,931.64 and 5,179.04 is: 7,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.88 : 12,931.64 = 5,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.88/12,931.64 = 5,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.88x = 12,931.64 × 5,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.88x = 66,973,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,973,480.83/9,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.98

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