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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.83, 12,620.89 and 5,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.83, 12,620.89 and 5,166.20 is: 7,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.83 : 12,620.89 = 5,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.83/12,620.89 = 5,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.83x = 12,620.89 × 5,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.83x = 65,201,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,952.98/9,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.93

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