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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.13, 12,989.10 and 5,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.13, 12,989.10 and 5,163.35 is: 7,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.13 : 12,989.10 = 5,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.13/12,989.10 = 5,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.13x = 12,989.10 × 5,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.13x = 67,067,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,067,223.90/9,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.62

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