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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.91, 12,904.73 and 5,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.91, 12,904.73 and 5,159.89 is: 7,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.91 : 12,904.73 = 5,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.91/12,904.73 = 5,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.91x = 12,904.73 × 5,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.91x = 66,586,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586,922.76/9,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.15

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