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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.43, 12,908.77 and 5,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.43, 12,908.77 and 5,162.59 is: 7,124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.43 : 12,908.77 = 5,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.43/12,908.77 = 5,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.43x = 12,908.77 × 5,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.43x = 66,642,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,686.91/9,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.18

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