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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.60, 12,903.45 and 5,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.60, 12,903.45 and 5,158.76 is: 7,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.60 : 12,903.45 = 5,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.60/12,903.45 = 5,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.60x = 12,903.45 × 5,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.60x = 66,565,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565,801.72/9,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.88

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