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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.53, 12,933.33 and 5,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.53, 12,933.33 and 5,180.78 is: 7,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.53 : 12,933.33 = 5,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.53/12,933.33 = 5,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.53x = 12,933.33 × 5,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.53x = 67,004,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004,737.40/9,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.06

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