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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.34, 12,920.02 and 5,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.34, 12,920.02 and 5,170.58 is: 7,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.34 : 12,920.02 = 5,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.34/12,920.02 = 5,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.34x = 12,920.02 × 5,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.34x = 66,803,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,803,997.01/9,362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.40

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