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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.76, 12,912.34 and 5,165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.76, 12,912.34 and 5,165.01 is: 7,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.76 : 12,912.34 = 5,165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.76/12,912.34 = 5,165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.76x = 12,912.34 × 5,165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.76x = 66,692,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692,365.22/9,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.72

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