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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.88, 12,920.80 and 5,113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.88, 12,920.80 and 5,113.97 is: 7,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.88 : 12,920.80 = 5,113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.88/12,920.80 = 5,113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.88x = 12,920.80 × 5,113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.88x = 66,076,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,076,603.09/9,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.29

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