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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.03, 12,991.59 and 5,165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.03, 12,991.59 and 5,165.28 is: 7,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.03 : 12,991.59 = 5,165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.03/12,991.59 = 5,165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.03x = 12,991.59 × 5,165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.03x = 67,105,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,105,200.00/9,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.21

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