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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.56, 12,920.35 and 5,170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.56, 12,920.35 and 5,170.81 is: 7,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.56 : 12,920.35 = 5,170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.56/12,920.35 = 5,170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.56x = 12,920.35 × 5,170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.56x = 66,808,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,674.98/9,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.73

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