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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.04, 12,644.82 and 5,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.04, 12,644.82 and 5,184.08 is: 7,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.04 : 12,644.82 = 5,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.04/12,644.82 = 5,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.04x = 12,644.82 × 5,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.04x = 65,551,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,551,758.47/9,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.93

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