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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.89, 12,931.65 and 5,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.89, 12,931.65 and 5,179.14 is: 7,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.89 : 12,931.65 = 5,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.89/12,931.65 = 5,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.89x = 12,931.65 × 5,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.89x = 66,974,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974,825.78/9,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.11

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