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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.34, 12,961.44 and 5,200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.34, 12,961.44 and 5,200.50 is: 7,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.34 : 12,961.44 = 5,200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.34/12,961.44 = 5,200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.34x = 12,961.44 × 5,200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.34x = 67,405,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,405,968.72/9,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.70

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