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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.65, 12,925.82 and 5,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.65, 12,925.82 and 5,117.62 is: 7,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.65 : 12,925.82 = 5,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.65/12,925.82 = 5,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.65x = 12,925.82 × 5,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.65x = 66,149,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,149,457.34/9,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.23

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