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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.07, 12,934.84 and 5,124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.07, 12,934.84 and 5,124.06 is: 7,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.07 : 12,934.84 = 5,124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.07/12,934.84 = 5,124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.07x = 12,934.84 × 5,124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.07x = 66,278,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,278,893.05/9,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.21

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