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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355, 12,910.08 and 5,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355, 12,910.08 and 5,163.16 is: 7,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355 : 12,910.08 = 5,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355/12,910.08 = 5,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355x = 12,910.08 × 5,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355x = 66,656,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,656,808.65/9,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.26

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