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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.57, 12,920.35 and 5,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.57, 12,920.35 and 5,170.82 is: 7,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.57 : 12,920.35 = 5,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.57/12,920.35 = 5,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.57x = 12,920.35 × 5,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.57x = 66,808,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,739.59/9,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.73

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