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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.12, 13,006.91 and 5,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.12, 13,006.91 and 5,176.45 is: 7,143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.12 : 13,006.91 = 5,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.12/13,006.91 = 5,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.12x = 13,006.91 × 5,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.12x = 67,329,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,329,593.39/9,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.64

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