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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.12, 12,638.86 and 5,180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.12, 12,638.86 and 5,180.37 is: 7,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.12 : 12,638.86 = 5,180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.12/12,638.86 = 5,180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.12x = 12,638.86 × 5,180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.12x = 65,473,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473,971.18/9,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.72

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