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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.88, 12,922.08 and 5,172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.88, 12,922.08 and 5,172.12 is: 7,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.88 : 12,922.08 = 5,172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.88/12,922.08 = 5,172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.88x = 12,922.08 × 5,172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.88x = 66,834,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,834,548.41/9,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.48

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