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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.27, 12,929.43 and 5,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.27, 12,929.43 and 5,120.24 is: 7,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.27 : 12,929.43 = 5,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.27/12,929.43 = 5,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.27x = 12,929.43 × 5,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.27x = 66,201,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201,720.02/9,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.84

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