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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.44, 12,919.92 and 5,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.44, 12,919.92 and 5,170.60 is: 7,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.44 : 12,919.92 = 5,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.44/12,919.92 = 5,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.44x = 12,919.92 × 5,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.44x = 66,803,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,803,738.35/9,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.29

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