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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.87, 12,638.63 and 5,574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.87, 12,638.63 and 5,574.37 is: 7,690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.87 : 12,638.63 = 5,574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.87/12,638.63 = 5,574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.87x = 12,638.63 × 5,574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.87x = 70,452,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,452,413.85/9,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.58

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