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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.42, 12,933.54 and 5,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.42, 12,933.54 and 5,180.64 is: 7,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.42 : 12,933.54 = 5,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.42/12,933.54 = 5,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.42x = 12,933.54 × 5,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.42x = 67,004,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004,014.67/9,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.06

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