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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.68, 12,908.92 and 5,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.68, 12,908.92 and 5,162.92 is: 7,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.68 : 12,908.92 = 5,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.68/12,908.92 = 5,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.68x = 12,908.92 × 5,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.68x = 66,647,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,647,721.25/9,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.53

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