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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.32, 12,621.77 and 5,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.32, 12,621.77 and 5,167.19 is: 7,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.32 : 12,621.77 = 5,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.32/12,621.77 = 5,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.32x = 12,621.77 × 5,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.32x = 65,219,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,219,137.89/9,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.64

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