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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.59, 12,935.33 and 5,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.59, 12,935.33 and 5,124.68 is: 7,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.59 : 12,935.33 = 5,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.59/12,935.33 = 5,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.59x = 12,935.33 × 5,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.59x = 66,289,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,289,404.37/9,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.93

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