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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.05, 12,991.52 and 5,165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.05, 12,991.52 and 5,165.03 is: 7,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.05 : 12,991.52 = 5,165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.05/12,991.52 = 5,165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.05x = 12,991.52 × 5,165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.05x = 67,101,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101,648.12/9,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.82

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