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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.16, 12,908.71 and 5,162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.16, 12,908.71 and 5,162.38 is: 7,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.16 : 12,908.71 = 5,162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.16/12,908.71 = 5,162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.16x = 12,908.71 × 5,162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.16x = 66,639,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,639,575.97/9,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.06

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