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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.88, 12,926.14 and 5,117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.88, 12,926.14 and 5,117.85 is: 7,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.88 : 12,926.14 = 5,117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.88/12,926.14 = 5,117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.88x = 12,926.14 × 5,117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.88x = 66,154,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154,035.84/9,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.55

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