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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.06, 12,986.13 and 5,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.06, 12,986.13 and 5,161.31 is: 7,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.06 : 12,986.13 = 5,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.06/12,986.13 = 5,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.06x = 12,986.13 × 5,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.06x = 67,025,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025,442.63/9,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.74

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