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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.50, 12,961.74 and 5,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.50, 12,961.74 and 5,200.84 is: 7,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.50 : 12,961.74 = 5,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.50/12,961.74 = 5,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.50x = 12,961.74 × 5,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.50x = 67,411,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,935.86/9,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.21

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