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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.93, 12,619.79 and 5,165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.93, 12,619.79 and 5,165.91 is: 7,128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.93 : 12,619.79 = 5,165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.93/12,619.79 = 5,165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.93x = 12,619.79 × 5,165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.93x = 65,192,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,192,673.53/9,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.83

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