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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.41, 12,905.42 and 5,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.41, 12,905.42 and 5,160.39 is: 7,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.41 : 12,905.42 = 5,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.41/12,905.42 = 5,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.41x = 12,905.42 × 5,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.41x = 66,597,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,597,000.31/9,352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.84

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