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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.55, 12,936.93 and 5,125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.55, 12,936.93 and 5,125.55 is: 7,073.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.55 : 12,936.93 = 5,125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.55/12,936.93 = 5,125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.55x = 12,936.93 × 5,125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.55x = 66,308,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,308,816.88/9,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.28

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