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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.63, 12,920.51 and 5,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.63, 12,920.51 and 5,170.88 is: 7,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.63 : 12,920.51 = 5,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.63/12,920.51 = 5,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.63x = 12,920.51 × 5,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.63x = 66,810,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,810,406.75/9,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.86

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