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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.14, 12,926.50 and 5,118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.14, 12,926.50 and 5,118.11 is: 7,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.14 : 12,926.50 = 5,118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.14/12,926.50 = 5,118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.14x = 12,926.50 × 5,118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.14x = 66,159,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,216.60/9,367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.90

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