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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.42, 12,624.13 and 5,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.42, 12,624.13 and 5,169.84 is: 7,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.42 : 12,624.13 = 5,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.42/12,624.13 = 5,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.42x = 12,624.13 × 5,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.42x = 65,264,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,264,732.24/9,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.55

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