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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.43, 12,926.81 and 5,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.43, 12,926.81 and 5,118.50 is: 7,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.43 : 12,926.81 = 5,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.43/12,926.81 = 5,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.43x = 12,926.81 × 5,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.43x = 66,165,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,165,786.76/9,367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.39

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