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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.09, 12,912.81 and 5,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.09, 12,912.81 and 5,165.34 is: 7,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.09 : 12,912.81 = 5,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.09/12,912.81 = 5,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.09x = 12,912.81 × 5,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.09x = 66,699,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,699,054.01/9,357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.18

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