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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.84, 12,910.98 and 5,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.84, 12,910.98 and 5,164 is: 7,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.84 : 12,910.98 = 5,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.84/12,910.98 = 5,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.84x = 12,910.98 × 5,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.84x = 66,672,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,672,300.72/9,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.28

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