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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.55, 12,986.70 and 5,162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.55, 12,986.70 and 5,162.03 is: 7,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.55 : 12,986.70 = 5,162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.55/12,986.70 = 5,162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.55x = 12,986.70 × 5,162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.55x = 67,037,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,037,670.07/9,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.67

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