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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.01, 12,961.25 and 5,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.01, 12,961.25 and 5,200.26 is: 7,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.01 : 12,961.25 = 5,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.01/12,961.25 = 5,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.01x = 12,961.25 × 5,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.01x = 67,401,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401,869.93/9,392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.51

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