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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.20, 12,919.84 and 5,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.20, 12,919.84 and 5,170.48 is: 7,135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.20 : 12,919.84 = 5,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.20/12,919.84 = 5,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.20x = 12,919.84 × 5,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.20x = 66,801,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,801,774.32/9,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.26

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