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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.59, 12,986.53 and 5,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.59, 12,986.53 and 5,161.53 is: 7,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.59 : 12,986.53 = 5,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.59/12,986.53 = 5,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.59x = 12,986.53 × 5,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.59x = 67,030,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030,364.19/9,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.87

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