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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.30, 12,915.83 and 5,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.30, 12,915.83 and 5,167.55 is: 7,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.30 : 12,915.83 = 5,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.30/12,915.83 = 5,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.30x = 12,915.83 × 5,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.30x = 66,743,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743,155.34/9,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.21

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