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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.38, 12,933.71 and 5,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.38, 12,933.71 and 5,180.54 is: 7,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.38 : 12,933.71 = 5,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.38/12,933.71 = 5,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.38x = 12,933.71 × 5,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.38x = 67,003,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,602.00/9,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.05

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