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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.36, 12,933.66 and 5,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.36, 12,933.66 and 5,180.52 is: 7,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.36 : 12,933.66 = 5,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.36/12,933.66 = 5,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.36x = 12,933.66 × 5,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.36x = 67,003,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,084.30/9,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.01

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