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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.28, 12,914.34 and 5,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.28, 12,914.34 and 5,166.56 is: 7,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.28 : 12,914.34 = 5,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.28/12,914.34 = 5,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.28x = 12,914.34 × 5,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.28x = 66,722,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722,712.47/9,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.81

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