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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.60, 12,910.28 and 5,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.60, 12,910.28 and 5,163.60 is: 7,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.60 : 12,910.28 = 5,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.60/12,910.28 = 5,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.60x = 12,910.28 × 5,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.60x = 66,663,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,663,521.81/9,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.52

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