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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.64, 12,990.82 and 5,164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.64, 12,990.82 and 5,164.73 is: 7,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.64 : 12,990.82 = 5,164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.64/12,990.82 = 5,164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.64x = 12,990.82 × 5,164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.64x = 67,094,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094,077.78/9,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.32

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