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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.97, 12,623.46 and 5,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.97, 12,623.46 and 5,169.46 is: 7,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.97 : 12,623.46 = 5,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.97/12,623.46 = 5,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.97x = 12,623.46 × 5,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.97x = 65,256,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,256,471.53/9,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.44

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