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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.56, 12,904.50 and 5,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.56, 12,904.50 and 5,159.56 is: 7,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.56 : 12,904.50 = 5,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.56/12,904.50 = 5,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.56x = 12,904.50 × 5,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.56x = 66,581,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,542.02/9,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.59

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