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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.44, 12,915.78 and 5,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.44, 12,915.78 and 5,167.60 is: 7,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.44 : 12,915.78 = 5,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.44/12,915.78 = 5,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.44x = 12,915.78 × 5,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.44x = 66,743,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743,584.73/9,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.15

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