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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353, 12,907.32 and 5,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353, 12,907.32 and 5,161.16 is: 7,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353 : 12,907.32 = 5,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353/12,907.32 = 5,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353x = 12,907.32 × 5,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353x = 66,616,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616,743.69/9,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.50

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