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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.48, 12,909.04 and 5,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.48, 12,909.04 and 5,162.68 is: 7,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.48 : 12,909.04 = 5,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.48/12,909.04 = 5,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.48x = 12,909.04 × 5,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.48x = 66,645,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,645,242.63/9,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.42

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