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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.44, 12,925.93 and 5,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.44, 12,925.93 and 5,117.68 is: 7,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.44 : 12,925.93 = 5,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.44/12,925.93 = 5,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.44x = 12,925.93 × 5,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.44x = 66,150,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,150,773.44/9,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.53

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