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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.37, 12,903.57 and 5,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.37, 12,903.57 and 5,158.62 is: 7,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.37 : 12,903.57 = 5,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.37/12,903.57 = 5,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.37x = 12,903.57 × 5,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.37x = 66,564,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564,614.27/9,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.93

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