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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.52, 12,934.02 and 5,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.52, 12,934.02 and 5,180.76 is: 7,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.52 : 12,934.02 = 5,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.52/12,934.02 = 5,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.52x = 12,934.02 × 5,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.52x = 67,008,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,008,053.46/9,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.42

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