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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.93, 12,906.71 and 5,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.93, 12,906.71 and 5,161.09 is: 7,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.93 : 12,906.71 = 5,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.93/12,906.71 = 5,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.93x = 12,906.71 × 5,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.93x = 66,612,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612,666.11/9,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.12

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