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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.76, 12,913.32 and 5,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.76, 12,913.32 and 5,165.92 is: 7,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.76 : 12,913.32 = 5,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.76/12,913.32 = 5,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.76x = 12,913.32 × 5,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.76x = 66,709,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,709,178.05/9,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.75

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