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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.79, 12,911.00 and 5,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.79, 12,911.00 and 5,164.04 is: 7,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.79 : 12,911.00 = 5,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.79/12,911.00 = 5,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.79x = 12,911.00 × 5,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.79x = 66,672,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,672,830.06/9,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.37

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