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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.67, 12,934.55 and 5,123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.67, 12,934.55 and 5,123.96 is: 7,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.67 : 12,934.55 = 5,123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.67/12,934.55 = 5,123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.67x = 12,934.55 × 5,123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.67x = 66,276,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276,116.82/9,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.21

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