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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.44, 12,909.14 and 5,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.44, 12,909.14 and 5,162.69 is: 7,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.44 : 12,909.14 = 5,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.44/12,909.14 = 5,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.44x = 12,909.14 × 5,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.44x = 66,645,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,645,913.81/9,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.52

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