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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.94, 12,621.33 and 5,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.94, 12,621.33 and 5,166.98 is: 7,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.94 : 12,621.33 = 5,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.94/12,621.33 = 5,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.94x = 12,621.33 × 5,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.94x = 65,214,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214,159.68/9,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.39

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