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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.05, 12,932.03 and 5,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.05, 12,932.03 and 5,179.30 is: 7,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.05 : 12,932.03 = 5,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.05/12,932.03 = 5,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.05x = 12,932.03 × 5,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.05x = 66,978,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,978,843.60/9,371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.42

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