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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.97, 12,935.24 and 5,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.97, 12,935.24 and 5,124.43 is: 7,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.97 : 12,935.24 = 5,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.97/12,935.24 = 5,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.97x = 12,935.24 × 5,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.97x = 66,285,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,731.91/9,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.01

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