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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.76, 12,908.19 and 5,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.76, 12,908.19 and 5,162.01 is: 7,123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.76 : 12,908.19 = 5,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.76/12,908.19 = 5,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.76x = 12,908.19 × 5,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.76x = 66,632,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,632,205.86/9,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.57

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