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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.73, 12,937.11 and 5,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.73, 12,937.11 and 5,182.98 is: 7,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.73 : 12,937.11 = 5,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.73/12,937.11 = 5,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.73x = 12,937.11 × 5,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.73x = 67,052,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052,782.39/9,374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.50

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