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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.51, 12,990.83 and 5,164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.51, 12,990.83 and 5,164.79 is: 7,127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.51 : 12,990.83 = 5,164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.51/12,990.83 = 5,164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.51x = 12,990.83 × 5,164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.51x = 67,094,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094,915.53/9,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.51

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