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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.85, 12,922.92 and 5,115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.85, 12,922.92 and 5,115.05 is: 7,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.85 : 12,922.92 = 5,115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.85/12,922.92 = 5,115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.85x = 12,922.92 × 5,115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.85x = 66,101,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101,414.25/9,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.46

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