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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.28, 12,910.31 and 5,163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.28, 12,910.31 and 5,163.53 is: 7,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.28 : 12,910.31 = 5,163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.28/12,910.31 = 5,163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.28x = 12,910.31 × 5,163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.28x = 66,662,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662,779.45/9,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.68

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