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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.04, 12,934.24 and 5,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.04, 12,934.24 and 5,181.04 is: 7,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.04 : 12,934.24 = 5,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.04/12,934.24 = 5,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.04x = 12,934.24 × 5,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.04x = 67,012,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012,814.81/9,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.53

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