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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.26, 12,991.70 and 5,165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.26, 12,991.70 and 5,165.69 is: 7,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.26 : 12,991.70 = 5,165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.26/12,991.70 = 5,165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.26x = 12,991.70 × 5,165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.26x = 67,111,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111,013.67/9,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.65

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