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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.24, 12,961.08 and 5,200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.24, 12,961.08 and 5,200.88 is: 7,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.24 : 12,961.08 = 5,200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.24/12,961.08 = 5,200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.24x = 12,961.08 × 5,200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.24x = 67,409,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409,021.75/9,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.10

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