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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.87, 12,626.66 and 5,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.87, 12,626.66 and 5,170.91 is: 7,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.87 : 12,626.66 = 5,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.87/12,626.66 = 5,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.87x = 12,626.66 × 5,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.87x = 65,291,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,291,272.25/9,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.76

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