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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.79, 12,932.06 and 5,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.79, 12,932.06 and 5,179.23 is: 7,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.79 : 12,932.06 = 5,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.79/12,932.06 = 5,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.79x = 12,932.06 × 5,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.79x = 66,978,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,978,087.22/9,371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.78

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