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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.59, 12,926.08 and 5,117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.59, 12,926.08 and 5,117.73 is: 7,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.59 : 12,926.08 = 5,117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.59/12,926.08 = 5,117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.59x = 12,926.08 × 5,117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.59x = 66,152,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,218.03/9,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.57

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