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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.63, 12,621.33 and 5,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.63, 12,621.33 and 5,166.90 is: 7,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.63 : 12,621.33 = 5,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.63/12,621.33 = 5,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.63x = 12,621.33 × 5,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.63x = 65,213,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,213,149.98/9,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.75

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