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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.74, 12,984.74 and 5,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.74, 12,984.74 and 5,160.12 is: 7,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.74 : 12,984.74 = 5,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.74/12,984.74 = 5,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.74x = 12,984.74 × 5,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.74x = 67,002,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,002,790.77/9,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.58

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