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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.64, 12,961.20 and 5,200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.64, 12,961.20 and 5,200.92 is: 7,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.64 : 12,961.20 = 5,200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.64/12,961.20 = 5,200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.64x = 12,961.20 × 5,200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.64x = 67,410,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,410,164.30/9,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.91

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