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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.20, 12,620.04 and 5,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.20, 12,620.04 and 5,167.20 is: 7,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.20 : 12,620.04 = 5,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.20/12,620.04 = 5,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.20x = 12,620.04 × 5,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.20x = 65,210,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210,270.69/9,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.55

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