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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.84, 12,913.74 and 5,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.84, 12,913.74 and 5,166 is: 7,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.84 : 12,913.74 = 5,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.84/12,913.74 = 5,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.84x = 12,913.74 × 5,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.84x = 66,712,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,712,380.84/9,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.04

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