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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.53, 12,934.71 and 5,181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.53, 12,934.71 and 5,181.78 is: 7,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.53 : 12,934.71 = 5,181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.53/12,934.71 = 5,181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.53x = 12,934.71 × 5,181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.53x = 67,024,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,024,821.58/9,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.44

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