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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.33, 12,961.43 and 5,085.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.33, 12,961.43 and 5,085.47 is: 7,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.33 : 12,961.43 = 5,085.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.33/12,961.43 = 5,085.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.33x = 12,961.43 × 5,085.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.33x = 65,914,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914,898.61/9,392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.95

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