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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.32, 12,962.28 and 5,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.32, 12,962.28 and 5,201.92 is: 7,179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.32 : 12,962.28 = 5,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.32/12,962.28 = 5,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.32x = 12,962.28 × 5,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.32x = 67,428,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428,743.58/9,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.14

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