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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.86, 12,925.19 and 5,117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.86, 12,925.19 and 5,117.31 is: 7,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.86 : 12,925.19 = 5,117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.86/12,925.19 = 5,117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.86x = 12,925.19 × 5,117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.86x = 66,142,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142,216.83/9,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.05

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