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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.60, 12,642.78 and 5,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.60, 12,642.78 and 5,183.16 is: 7,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.60 : 12,642.78 = 5,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.60/12,642.78 = 5,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.60x = 12,642.78 × 5,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.60x = 65,529,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529,551.58/9,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.85

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