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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.50, 12,935.70 and 5,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.50, 12,935.70 and 5,182.02 is: 7,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.50 : 12,935.70 = 5,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.50/12,935.70 = 5,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.50x = 12,935.70 × 5,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.50x = 67,033,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033,056.11/9,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.34

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