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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.88, 12,926.39 and 5,118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.88, 12,926.39 and 5,118.07 is: 7,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.88 : 12,926.39 = 5,118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.88/12,926.39 = 5,118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.88x = 12,926.39 × 5,118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.88x = 66,158,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158,159.43/9,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.99

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