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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.16, 12,909.27 and 5,815.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.16, 12,909.27 and 5,815.51 is: 8,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.16 : 12,909.27 = 5,815.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.16/12,909.27 = 5,815.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.16x = 12,909.27 × 5,815.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.16x = 75,073,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,073,978.31/9,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.31

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