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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.72, 12,917.92 and 5,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.72, 12,917.92 and 5,169.12 is: 7,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.72 : 12,917.92 = 5,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.72/12,917.92 = 5,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.72x = 12,917.92 × 5,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.72x = 66,774,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,774,278.63/9,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.46

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