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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.94, 12,991.48 and 5,165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.94, 12,991.48 and 5,165.18 is: 7,128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.94 : 12,991.48 = 5,165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.94/12,991.48 = 5,165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.94x = 12,991.48 × 5,165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.94x = 67,103,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103,352.23/9,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.08

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