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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.66, 12,989.82 and 5,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.66, 12,989.82 and 5,163.90 is: 7,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.66 : 12,989.82 = 5,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.66/12,989.82 = 5,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.66x = 12,989.82 × 5,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.66x = 67,078,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078,146.17/9,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.38

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