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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.33, 12,991.34 and 5,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.33, 12,991.34 and 5,165.30 is: 7,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.33 : 12,991.34 = 5,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.33/12,991.34 = 5,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.33x = 12,991.34 × 5,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.33x = 67,104,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,077.72/9,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.87

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