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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.64, 12,920.16 and 5,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.64, 12,920.16 and 5,170.88 is: 7,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.64 : 12,920.16 = 5,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.64/12,920.16 = 5,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.64x = 12,920.16 × 5,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.64x = 66,808,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,808,596.94/9,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.66

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