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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.97, 12,926.20 and 5,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.97, 12,926.20 and 5,118.04 is: 7,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.97 : 12,926.20 = 5,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.97/12,926.20 = 5,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.97x = 12,926.20 × 5,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.97x = 66,156,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156,763.54/9,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.77

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