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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.38, 12,905.17 and 5,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.38, 12,905.17 and 5,159.90 is: 7,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.38 : 12,905.17 = 5,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.38/12,905.17 = 5,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.38x = 12,905.17 × 5,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.38x = 66,589,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,309.26/9,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.80

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