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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.14, 12,917.79 and 5,169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.14, 12,917.79 and 5,169.48 is: 7,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.14 : 12,917.79 = 5,169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.14/12,917.79 = 5,169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.14x = 12,917.79 × 5,169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.14x = 66,778,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,778,257.05/9,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.56

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