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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.57, 12,913.46 and 5,165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.57, 12,913.46 and 5,165.82 is: 7,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.57 : 12,913.46 = 5,165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.57/12,913.46 = 5,165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.57x = 12,913.46 × 5,165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.57x = 66,708,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708,584.11/9,357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.84

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