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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.05, 12,991.53 and 5,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.05, 12,991.53 and 5,165.52 is: 7,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.05 : 12,991.53 = 5,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.05/12,991.53 = 5,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.05x = 12,991.53 × 5,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.05x = 67,108,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,108,008.05/9,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.49

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