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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.28, 12,915.72 and 5,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.28, 12,915.72 and 5,167.56 is: 7,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.28 : 12,915.72 = 5,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.28/12,915.72 = 5,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.28x = 12,915.72 × 5,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.28x = 66,742,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,758.04/9,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.19

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