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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.64, 12,650.96 and 5,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.64, 12,650.96 and 5,764.32 is: 7,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.64 : 12,650.96 = 5,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.64/12,650.96 = 5,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.64x = 12,650.96 × 5,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.64x = 72,924,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,924,188.84/9,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.73

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