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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.18, 12,926.07 and 5,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.18, 12,926.07 and 5,175.06 is: 7,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.18 : 12,926.07 = 5,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.18/12,926.07 = 5,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.18x = 12,926.07 × 5,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.18x = 66,893,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,893,187.81/9,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.99

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