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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.12, 12,916.92 and 5,168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.12, 12,916.92 and 5,168.34 is: 7,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.12 : 12,916.92 = 5,168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.12/12,916.92 = 5,168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.12x = 12,916.92 × 5,168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.12x = 66,759,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,759,034.31/9,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.28

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