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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.29, 12,986.11 and 5,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.29, 12,986.11 and 5,161.26 is: 7,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.29 : 12,986.11 = 5,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.29/12,986.11 = 5,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.29x = 12,986.11 × 5,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.29x = 67,024,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,024,728.86/9,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.49

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