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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.24, 12,985.43 and 5,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.24, 12,985.43 and 5,160.62 is: 7,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.24 : 12,985.43 = 5,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.24/12,985.43 = 5,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.24x = 12,985.43 × 5,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.24x = 67,012,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012,843.96/9,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.27

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