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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.76, 12,622.76 and 5,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.76, 12,622.76 and 5,167.90 is: 7,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.76 : 12,622.76 = 5,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.76/12,622.76 = 5,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.76x = 12,622.76 × 5,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.76x = 65,233,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233,161.40/9,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.83

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