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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.28, 12,908.88 and 5,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.28, 12,908.88 and 5,162.50 is: 7,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.28 : 12,908.88 = 5,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.28/12,908.88 = 5,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.28x = 12,908.88 × 5,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.28x = 66,642,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,093.00/9,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.24

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