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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.76, 12,935.44 and 5,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.76, 12,935.44 and 5,182.08 is: 7,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.76 : 12,935.44 = 5,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.76/12,935.44 = 5,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.76x = 12,935.44 × 5,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.76x = 67,032,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,032,484.92/9,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.08

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