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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.76, 12,904.04 and 5,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.76, 12,904.04 and 5,159.28 is: 7,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.76 : 12,904.04 = 5,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.76/12,904.04 = 5,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.76x = 12,904.04 × 5,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.76x = 66,575,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575,555.49/9,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.80

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