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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.86, 12,991.26 and 5,164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.86, 12,991.26 and 5,164.85 is: 7,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.86 : 12,991.26 = 5,164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.86/12,991.26 = 5,164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.86x = 12,991.26 × 5,164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.86x = 67,097,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,097,887.98/9,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.56

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