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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.34, 12,933.72 and 5,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.34, 12,933.72 and 5,180.50 is: 7,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.34 : 12,933.72 = 5,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.34/12,933.72 = 5,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.34x = 12,933.72 × 5,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.34x = 67,003,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,136.46/9,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.03

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