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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.78, 12,908.68 and 5,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.78, 12,908.68 and 5,162.76 is: 7,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.78 : 12,908.68 = 5,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.78/12,908.68 = 5,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.78x = 12,908.68 × 5,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.78x = 66,644,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,644,403.85/9,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.10

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