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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.65, 12,909.60 and 5,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.65, 12,909.60 and 5,162.90 is: 7,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.65 : 12,909.60 = 5,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.65/12,909.60 = 5,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.65x = 12,909.60 × 5,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.65x = 66,650,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650,909.29/9,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.90

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