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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.27, 12,931.44 and 5,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.27, 12,931.44 and 5,179.52 is: 7,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.27 : 12,931.44 = 5,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.27/12,931.44 = 5,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.27x = 12,931.44 × 5,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.27x = 66,978,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,978,652.11/9,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.23

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