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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.69, 12,986.69 and 5,161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.69, 12,986.69 and 5,161.79 is: 7,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.69 : 12,986.69 = 5,161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.69/12,986.69 = 5,161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.69x = 12,986.69 × 5,161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.69x = 67,034,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,034,475.83/9,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.23

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