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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.64, 12,933.44 and 5,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.64, 12,933.44 and 5,179.88 is: 7,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.64 : 12,933.44 = 5,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.64/12,933.44 = 5,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.64x = 12,933.44 × 5,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.64x = 66,993,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993,667.19/9,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.55

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