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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.68, 12,903.38 and 5,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.68, 12,903.38 and 5,158.92 is: 7,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.68 : 12,903.38 = 5,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.68/12,903.38 = 5,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.68x = 12,903.38 × 5,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.68x = 66,567,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,567,505.15/9,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.00

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