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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.16, 12,913.42 and 5,818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.16, 12,913.42 and 5,818.51 is: 8,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.16 : 12,913.42 = 5,818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.16/12,913.42 = 5,818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.16x = 12,913.42 × 5,818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.16x = 75,136,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,136,863.40/9,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.45

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