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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.70, 12,934.62 and 7,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.70, 12,934.62 and 7,130.16 is: 9,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.70 : 12,934.62 = 7,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.70/12,934.62 = 7,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.70x = 12,934.62 × 7,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.70x = 92,225,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,225,910.14/9,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.89

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