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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.27, 12,984.88 and 5,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.27, 12,984.88 and 5,160.37 is: 7,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.27 : 12,984.88 = 5,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.27/12,984.88 = 5,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.27x = 12,984.88 × 5,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.27x = 67,006,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006,785.21/9,409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.36

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