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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.40, 12,924.04 and 5,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.40, 12,924.04 and 5,116.60 is: 7,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.40 : 12,924.04 = 5,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.40/12,924.04 = 5,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.40x = 12,924.04 × 5,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.40x = 66,127,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,143.06/9,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.79

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