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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.25, 12,936.74 and 5,182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.25, 12,936.74 and 5,182.77 is: 7,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.25 : 12,936.74 = 5,182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.25/12,936.74 = 5,182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.25x = 12,936.74 × 5,182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.25x = 67,048,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,048,122.06/9,374.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.37

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