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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.82, 12,644.91 and 5,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.82, 12,644.91 and 5,184.18 is: 7,155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.82 : 12,644.91 = 5,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.82/12,644.91 = 5,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.82x = 12,644.91 × 5,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.82x = 65,553,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553,489.52/9,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.07

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