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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.40, 12,909.26 and 5,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.40, 12,909.26 and 5,162.64 is: 7,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.40 : 12,909.26 = 5,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.40/12,909.26 = 5,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.40x = 12,909.26 × 5,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.40x = 66,645,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,645,862.05/9,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.55

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