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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.84, 12,916.41 and 5,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.84, 12,916.41 and 5,168 is: 7,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.84 : 12,916.41 = 5,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.84/12,916.41 = 5,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.84x = 12,916.41 × 5,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.84x = 66,752,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,006.88/9,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.75

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