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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.54, 12,620.10 and 5,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.54, 12,620.10 and 5,167 is: 7,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.54 : 12,620.10 = 5,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.54/12,620.10 = 5,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.54x = 12,620.10 × 5,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.54x = 65,208,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,208,056.70/9,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.04

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