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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.68, 12,622.98 and 5,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.68, 12,622.98 and 5,166.34 is: 7,129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.68 : 12,622.98 = 5,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.68/12,622.98 = 5,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.68x = 12,622.98 × 5,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.68x = 65,214,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214,606.49/9,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.87

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