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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.78, 12,916.71 and 5,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.78, 12,916.71 and 5,168.22 is: 7,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.78 : 12,916.71 = 5,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.78/12,916.71 = 5,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.78x = 12,916.71 × 5,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.78x = 66,756,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,398.96/9,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.50

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