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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.59, 12,906.57 and 5,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.59, 12,906.57 and 5,160.84 is: 7,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.59 : 12,906.57 = 5,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.59/12,906.57 = 5,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.59x = 12,906.57 × 5,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.59x = 66,608,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,608,742.72/9,352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.96

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