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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.42, 12,920.04 and 5,113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.42, 12,920.04 and 5,113.47 is: 7,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.42 : 12,920.04 = 5,113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.42/12,920.04 = 5,113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.42x = 12,920.04 × 5,113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.42x = 66,066,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,066,236.94/9,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.53

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