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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.76, 12,908.07 and 5,161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.76, 12,908.07 and 5,161.74 is: 7,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.76 : 12,908.07 = 5,161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.76/12,908.07 = 5,161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.76x = 12,908.07 × 5,161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.76x = 66,628,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628,101.24/9,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.14

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