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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.06, 12,918.48 and 5,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.06, 12,918.48 and 5,170.28 is: 7,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.06 : 12,918.48 = 5,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.06/12,918.48 = 5,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.06x = 12,918.48 × 5,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.06x = 66,792,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,792,158.77/9,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.34

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