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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.56, 12,903.52 and 5,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.56, 12,903.52 and 5,158.72 is: 7,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.56 : 12,903.52 = 5,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.56/12,903.52 = 5,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.56x = 12,903.52 × 5,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.56x = 66,565,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565,646.69/9,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.89

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