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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.04, 12,914.10 and 5,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.04, 12,914.10 and 5,166.29 is: 7,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.04 : 12,914.10 = 5,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.04/12,914.10 = 5,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.04x = 12,914.10 × 5,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.04x = 66,717,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717,921.12/9,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.48

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