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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.88, 12,915.32 and 5,167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.88, 12,915.32 and 5,167.13 is: 7,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.88 : 12,915.32 = 5,167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.88/12,915.32 = 5,167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.88x = 12,915.32 × 5,167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.88x = 66,735,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,735,047.02/9,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.67

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