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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.17, 12,913.72 and 5,108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.17, 12,913.72 and 5,108.39 is: 7,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.17 : 12,913.72 = 5,108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.17/12,913.72 = 5,108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.17x = 12,913.72 × 5,108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.17x = 65,968,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968,259.93/9,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.27

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