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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.25, 12,913.03 and 5,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.25, 12,913.03 and 5,165.50 is: 7,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.25 : 12,913.03 = 5,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.25/12,913.03 = 5,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.25x = 12,913.03 × 5,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.25x = 66,702,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,702,256.47/9,357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.40

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