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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.83, 12,622.26 and 5,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.83, 12,622.26 and 5,167.19 is: 7,131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.83 : 12,622.26 = 5,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.83/12,622.26 = 5,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.83x = 12,622.26 × 5,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.83x = 65,221,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221,615.65/9,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.30

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