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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.59, 12,988.12 and 5,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.59, 12,988.12 and 5,163.03 is: 7,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.59 : 12,988.12 = 5,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.59/12,988.12 = 5,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.59x = 12,988.12 × 5,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.59x = 67,058,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,040.30/9,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.05

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