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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.26, 12,987.56 and 5,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.26, 12,987.56 and 5,162.36 is: 7,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.26 : 12,987.56 = 5,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.26/12,987.56 = 5,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.26x = 12,987.56 × 5,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.26x = 67,046,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,046,505.62/9,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.07

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