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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.07, 12,932.90 and 5,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.07, 12,932.90 and 5,180.13 is: 7,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.07 : 12,932.90 = 5,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.07/12,932.90 = 5,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.07x = 12,932.90 × 5,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.07x = 66,994,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994,103.28/9,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.03

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