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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.05, 12,988.89 and 5,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.05, 12,988.89 and 5,163.30 is: 7,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.05 : 12,988.89 = 5,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.05/12,988.89 = 5,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.05x = 12,988.89 × 5,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.05x = 67,065,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,065,535.74/9,412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.50

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