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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.18, 12,918.08 and 5,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.18, 12,918.08 and 5,169.34 is: 7,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.18 : 12,918.08 = 5,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.18/12,918.08 = 5,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.18x = 12,918.08 × 5,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.18x = 66,777,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777,947.67/9,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.50

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