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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.57, 12,623.02 and 5,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.57, 12,623.02 and 5,168.44 is: 7,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.57 : 12,623.02 = 5,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.57/12,623.02 = 5,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.57x = 12,623.02 × 5,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.57x = 65,241,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,241,353.42/9,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.88

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