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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.06, 12,915.72 and 5,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.06, 12,915.72 and 5,168.28 is: 7,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.06 : 12,915.72 = 5,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.06/12,915.72 = 5,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.06x = 12,915.72 × 5,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.06x = 66,752,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,057.36/9,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.58

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