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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.82, 12,989.93 and 5,164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.82, 12,989.93 and 5,164.06 is: 7,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.82 : 12,989.93 = 5,164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.82/12,989.93 = 5,164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.82x = 12,989.93 × 5,164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.82x = 67,080,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,080,719.62/9,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.53

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