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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.92, 12,922.20 and 5,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.92, 12,922.20 and 5,172.16 is: 7,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.92 : 12,922.20 = 5,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.92/12,922.20 = 5,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.92x = 12,922.20 × 5,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.92x = 66,835,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,835,685.95/9,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.58

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