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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.38, 12,961.57 and 5,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.38, 12,961.57 and 5,200.72 is: 7,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.38 : 12,961.57 = 5,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.38/12,961.57 = 5,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.38x = 12,961.57 × 5,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.38x = 67,409,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409,431.52/9,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.04

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