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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.16, 12,918.68 and 5,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.16, 12,918.68 and 5,170.16 is: 7,134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.16 : 12,918.68 = 5,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.16/12,918.68 = 5,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.16x = 12,918.68 × 5,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.16x = 66,791,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791,642.59/9,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.21

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