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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.16, 12,907.82 and 5,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.16, 12,907.82 and 5,162.14 is: 7,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.16 : 12,907.82 = 5,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.16/12,907.82 = 5,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.16x = 12,907.82 × 5,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.16x = 66,631,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,631,973.93/9,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.25

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