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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.63, 12,989.80 and 5,163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.63, 12,989.80 and 5,163.85 is: 7,126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.63 : 12,989.80 = 5,163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.63/12,989.80 = 5,163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.63x = 12,989.80 × 5,163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.63x = 67,077,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,287.96/9,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.31

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