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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.87, 12,905.61 and 5,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.87, 12,905.61 and 5,160.12 is: 7,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.87 : 12,905.61 = 5,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.87/12,905.61 = 5,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.87x = 12,905.61 × 5,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.87x = 66,594,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,594,496.27/9,351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.98

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