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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.23, 12,984.62 and 5,160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.23, 12,984.62 and 5,160.15 is: 7,120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.23 : 12,984.62 = 5,160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.23/12,984.62 = 5,160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.23x = 12,984.62 × 5,160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.23x = 67,002,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,002,561.09/9,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.94

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