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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.08, 12,983.09 and 5,159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.08, 12,983.09 and 5,159.03 is: 7,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.08 : 12,983.09 = 5,159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.08/12,983.09 = 5,159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.08x = 12,983.09 × 5,159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.08x = 66,980,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,980,060.09/9,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.42

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