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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.85, 12,621.09 and 5,167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.85, 12,621.09 and 5,167.13 is: 7,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.85 : 12,621.09 = 5,167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.85/12,621.09 = 5,167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.85x = 12,621.09 × 5,167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.85x = 65,214,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214,812.77/9,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.54

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