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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.45, 12,986.13 and 5,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.45, 12,986.13 and 5,161.29 is: 7,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.45 : 12,986.13 = 5,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.45/12,986.13 = 5,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.45x = 12,986.13 × 5,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.45x = 67,025,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025,182.91/9,410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.42

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