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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.23, 12,939.17 and 5,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.23, 12,939.17 and 5,184.48 is: 7,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.23 : 12,939.17 = 5,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.23/12,939.17 = 5,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.23x = 12,939.17 × 5,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.23x = 67,082,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082,842.16/9,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.56

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