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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.44, 12,905.25 and 5,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.44, 12,905.25 and 5,159.96 is: 7,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.44 : 12,905.25 = 5,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.44/12,905.25 = 5,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.44x = 12,905.25 × 5,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.44x = 66,590,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,590,560.88/9,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.89

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