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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.07, 12,914.15 and 5,166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.07, 12,914.15 and 5,166.32 is: 7,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.07 : 12,914.15 = 5,166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.07/12,914.15 = 5,166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.07x = 12,914.15 × 5,166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.07x = 66,718,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,718,605.60/9,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.53

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