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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.41, 12,933.92 and 5,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.41, 12,933.92 and 5,123.50 is: 7,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.41 : 12,933.92 = 5,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.41/12,933.92 = 5,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.41x = 12,933.92 × 5,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.41x = 66,266,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,266,848.83/9,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.42

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