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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.08, 12,922.56 and 5,172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.08, 12,922.56 and 5,172.42 is: 7,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.08 : 12,922.56 = 5,172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.08/12,922.56 = 5,172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.08x = 12,922.56 × 5,172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.08x = 66,840,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,840,907.80/9,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.01

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