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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.91, 12,913.89 and 5,166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.91, 12,913.89 and 5,166.13 is: 7,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.91 : 12,913.89 = 5,166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.91/12,913.89 = 5,166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.91x = 12,913.89 × 5,166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.91x = 66,714,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714,808.72/9,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.24

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