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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.02, 12,931.50 and 5,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.02, 12,931.50 and 5,179 is: 7,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.02 : 12,931.50 = 5,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.02/12,931.50 = 5,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.02x = 12,931.50 × 5,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.02x = 66,972,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,238.50/9,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.74

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