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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.16, 12,939.36 and 5,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.16, 12,939.36 and 5,184.56 is: 7,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.16 : 12,939.36 = 5,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.16/12,939.36 = 5,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.16x = 12,939.36 × 5,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.16x = 67,084,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,888.28/9,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.84

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