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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.60, 12,907.76 and 5,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.60, 12,907.76 and 5,161.84 is: 7,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.60 : 12,907.76 = 5,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.60/12,907.76 = 5,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.60x = 12,907.76 × 5,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.60x = 66,627,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627,791.88/9,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.22

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