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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.66, 12,926.80 and 5,117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.66, 12,926.80 and 5,117.86 is: 7,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.66 : 12,926.80 = 5,117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.66/12,926.80 = 5,117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.66x = 12,926.80 × 5,117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.66x = 66,157,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157,552.65/9,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.33

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