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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.07, 12,924.78 and 5,117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.07, 12,924.78 and 5,117.03 is: 7,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.07 : 12,924.78 = 5,117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.07/12,924.78 = 5,117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.07x = 12,924.78 × 5,117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.07x = 66,136,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136,487.00/9,366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.28

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