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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.80, 12,962.06 and 5,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.80, 12,962.06 and 5,201.06 is: 7,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.80 : 12,962.06 = 5,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.80/12,962.06 = 5,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.80x = 12,962.06 × 5,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.80x = 67,416,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,416,451.78/9,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.46

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