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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.86, 12,934.10 and 5,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.86, 12,934.10 and 5,124.14 is: 7,071.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.86 : 12,934.10 = 5,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.86/12,934.10 = 5,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.86x = 12,934.10 × 5,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.86x = 66,276,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276,139.17/9,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.07

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