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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.86, 12,620.01 and 5,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.86, 12,620.01 and 5,166.02 is: 7,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.86 : 12,620.01 = 5,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.86/12,620.01 = 5,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.86x = 12,620.01 × 5,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.86x = 65,195,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,195,224.06/9,144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.17

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