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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.75, 12,913.70 and 5,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.75, 12,913.70 and 5,166.27 is: 7,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.75 : 12,913.70 = 5,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.75/12,913.70 = 5,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.75x = 12,913.70 × 5,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.75x = 66,715,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,715,635.07/9,357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.45

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