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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.14, 12,961.18 and 5,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.14, 12,961.18 and 5,085.28 is: 7,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.14 : 12,961.18 = 5,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.14/12,961.18 = 5,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.14x = 12,961.18 × 5,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.14x = 65,911,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,911,139.20/9,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.69

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