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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.91, 12,918.06 and 5,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.91, 12,918.06 and 5,169.16 is: 7,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.91 : 12,918.06 = 5,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.91/12,918.06 = 5,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.91x = 12,918.06 × 5,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.91x = 66,775,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,775,519.03/9,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.44

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