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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.58, 12,919.29 and 5,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.58, 12,919.29 and 5,169.92 is: 7,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.58 : 12,919.29 = 5,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.58/12,919.29 = 5,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.58x = 12,919.29 × 5,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.58x = 66,791,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791,695.76/9,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.66

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