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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.68, 12,916.02 and 5,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.68, 12,916.02 and 5,167.84 is: 7,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.68 : 12,916.02 = 5,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.68/12,916.02 = 5,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.68x = 12,916.02 × 5,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.68x = 66,747,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747,924.80/9,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.43

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