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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.20, 12,622.40 and 5,165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.20, 12,622.40 and 5,165.86 is: 7,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.20 : 12,622.40 = 5,165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.20/12,622.40 = 5,165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.20x = 12,622.40 × 5,165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.20x = 65,205,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205,551.26/9,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.25

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