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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.68, 12,930.27 and 5,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.68, 12,930.27 and 5,120.72 is: 7,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.68 : 12,930.27 = 5,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.68/12,930.27 = 5,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.68x = 12,930.27 × 5,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.68x = 66,212,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212,292.19/9,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.65

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