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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.04, 12,654.93 and 5,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.04, 12,654.93 and 5,392.50 is: 7,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.04 : 12,654.93 = 5,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.04/12,654.93 = 5,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.04x = 12,654.93 × 5,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.04x = 68,241,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241,710.03/9,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.81

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