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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.67, 12,621.28 and 5,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.67, 12,621.28 and 5,166.71 is: 7,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.67 : 12,621.28 = 5,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.67/12,621.28 = 5,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.67x = 12,621.28 × 5,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.67x = 65,210,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210,417.57/9,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.19

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