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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.69, 12,979.65 and 5,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.69, 12,979.65 and 5,156.64 is: 7,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.69 : 12,979.65 = 5,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.69/12,979.65 = 5,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.69x = 12,979.65 × 5,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.69x = 66,931,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,931,382.38/9,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.05

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