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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.91, 12,934.59 and 5,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.91, 12,934.59 and 5,181.16 is: 7,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.91 : 12,934.59 = 5,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.91/12,934.59 = 5,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.91x = 12,934.59 × 5,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.91x = 67,016,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,016,180.32/9,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.99

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