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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.33, 12,934.55 and 5,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.33, 12,934.55 and 5,181.25 is: 7,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.33 : 12,934.55 = 5,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.33/12,934.55 = 5,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.33x = 12,934.55 × 5,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.33x = 67,017,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,017,111.28/9,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.77

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