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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.27, 12,936.03 and 5,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.27, 12,936.03 and 5,125.19 is: 7,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.27 : 12,936.03 = 5,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.27/12,936.03 = 5,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.27x = 12,936.03 × 5,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.27x = 66,299,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299,546.92/9,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.51

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