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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.30, 12,931.25 and 5,179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.30, 12,931.25 and 5,179.55 is: 7,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.30 : 12,931.25 = 5,179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.30/12,931.25 = 5,179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.30x = 12,931.25 × 5,179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.30x = 66,977,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,977,965.38/9,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.14

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