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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.40, 12,936.18 and 5,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.40, 12,936.18 and 5,182.84 is: 7,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.40 : 12,936.18 = 5,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.40/12,936.18 = 5,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.40x = 12,936.18 × 5,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.40x = 67,046,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,046,151.15/9,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.28

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