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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.66, 12,910.78 and 5,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.66, 12,910.78 and 5,163.88 is: 7,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.66 : 12,910.78 = 5,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.66/12,910.78 = 5,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.66x = 12,910.78 × 5,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.66x = 66,669,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,669,718.63/9,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.14

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