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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.16, 12,933.72 and 5,123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.16, 12,933.72 and 5,123.29 is: 7,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.16 : 12,933.72 = 5,123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.16/12,933.72 = 5,123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.16x = 12,933.72 × 5,123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.16x = 66,263,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263,198.34/9,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.22

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