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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.92, 12,637.92 and 5,622.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.92, 12,637.92 and 5,622.84 is: 7,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.92 : 12,637.92 = 5,622.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.92/12,637.92 = 5,622.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.92x = 12,637.92 × 5,622.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.92x = 71,061,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,002.09/9,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.97

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