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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.52, 12,986.36 and 5,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.52, 12,986.36 and 5,161.67 is: 7,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.52 : 12,986.36 = 5,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.52/12,986.36 = 5,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.52x = 12,986.36 × 5,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.52x = 67,031,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031,282.14/9,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.01

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