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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.46, 12,910.50 and 9,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.46, 12,910.50 and 9,170.34 is: 12,629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.46 : 12,910.50 = 9,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.46/12,910.50 = 9,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.46x = 12,910.50 × 9,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.46x = 118,393,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,393,674.57/9,374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.39

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