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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.44, 12,926.68 and 5,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.44, 12,926.68 and 5,118.64 is: 7,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.44 : 12,926.68 = 5,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.44/12,926.68 = 5,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.44x = 12,926.68 × 5,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.44x = 66,166,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166,995.72/9,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.51

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