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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.59, 12,907.95 and 5,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.59, 12,907.95 and 5,161.84 is: 7,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.59 : 12,907.95 = 5,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.59/12,907.95 = 5,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.59x = 12,907.95 × 5,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.59x = 66,628,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628,772.63/9,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.34

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