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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.88, 12,991.08 and 5,164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.88, 12,991.08 and 5,164.93 is: 7,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.88 : 12,991.08 = 5,164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.88/12,991.08 = 5,164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.88x = 12,991.08 × 5,164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.88x = 67,098,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098,018.82/9,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.56

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