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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.05, 12,918.25 and 5,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.05, 12,918.25 and 5,169.30 is: 7,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.05 : 12,918.25 = 5,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.05/12,918.25 = 5,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.05x = 12,918.25 × 5,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.05x = 66,778,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,778,309.73/9,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.63

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