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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.96, 12,909.52 and 5,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.96, 12,909.52 and 5,163.20 is: 7,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.96 : 12,909.52 = 5,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.96/12,909.52 = 5,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.96x = 12,909.52 × 5,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.96x = 66,654,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,654,433.66/9,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.04

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