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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.99, 12,920.94 and 5,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.99, 12,920.94 and 5,114.09 is: 7,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.99 : 12,920.94 = 5,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.99/12,920.94 = 5,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.99x = 12,920.94 × 5,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.99x = 66,078,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078,785.44/9,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.45

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