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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.52, 12,991.60 and 5,165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.52, 12,991.60 and 5,165.48 is: 7,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.52 : 12,991.60 = 5,165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.52/12,991.60 = 5,165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.52x = 12,991.60 × 5,165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.52x = 67,107,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,107,859.85/9,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.13

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