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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.53, 12,934.16 and 5,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.53, 12,934.16 and 5,123.54 is: 7,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.53 : 12,934.16 = 5,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.53/12,934.16 = 5,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.53x = 12,934.16 × 5,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.53x = 66,268,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268,686.13/9,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.52

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