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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.41, 12,915.95 and 5,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.41, 12,915.95 and 5,167.63 is: 7,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.41 : 12,915.95 = 5,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.41/12,915.95 = 5,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.41x = 12,915.95 × 5,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.41x = 66,744,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,744,850.70/9,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.31

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