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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.78, 12,915.03 and 5,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.78, 12,915.03 and 5,167.06 is: 7,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.78 : 12,915.03 = 5,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.78/12,915.03 = 5,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.78x = 12,915.03 × 5,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.78x = 66,732,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,734.91/9,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.50

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