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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.38, 12,914.64 and 5,166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.38, 12,914.64 and 5,166.63 is: 7,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.38 : 12,914.64 = 5,166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.38/12,914.64 = 5,166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.38x = 12,914.64 × 5,166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.38x = 66,725,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,725,166.46/9,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.99

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