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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.86, 12,932.72 and 5,123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.86, 12,932.72 and 5,123.14 is: 7,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.86 : 12,932.72 = 5,123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.86/12,932.72 = 5,123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.86x = 12,932.72 × 5,123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.86x = 66,256,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,256,135.14/9,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.69

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