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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.62, 12,906.66 and 5,160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.62, 12,906.66 and 5,160.87 is: 7,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.62 : 12,906.66 = 5,160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.62/12,906.66 = 5,160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.62x = 12,906.66 × 5,160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.62x = 66,609,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,609,594.39/9,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.03

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