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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.53, 12,907.79 and 5,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.53, 12,907.79 and 5,161.69 is: 7,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.53 : 12,907.79 = 5,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.53/12,907.79 = 5,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.53x = 12,907.79 × 5,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.53x = 66,625,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,625,971.84/9,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.09

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