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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372, 12,933.42 and 5,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372, 12,933.42 and 5,180.40 is: 7,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372 : 12,933.42 = 5,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372/12,933.42 = 5,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372x = 12,933.42 × 5,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372x = 67,000,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,000,288.97/9,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.99

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