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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.23, 12,925.19 and 5,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.23, 12,925.19 and 5,117.17 is: 7,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.23 : 12,925.19 = 5,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.23/12,925.19 = 5,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.23x = 12,925.19 × 5,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.23x = 66,140,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,140,394.51/9,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.58

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