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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.10, 12,904.51 and 5,159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.10, 12,904.51 and 5,159.35 is: 7,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.10 : 12,904.51 = 5,159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.10/12,904.51 = 5,159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.10x = 12,904.51 × 5,159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.10x = 66,578,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,578,883.67/9,351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.90

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