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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.22, 12,903.08 and 5,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.22, 12,903.08 and 5,158.46 is: 7,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.22 : 12,903.08 = 5,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.22/12,903.08 = 5,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.22x = 12,903.08 × 5,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.22x = 66,560,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,560,022.06/9,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.55

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