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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.17, 12,645.10 and 5,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.17, 12,645.10 and 5,184.25 is: 7,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.17 : 12,645.10 = 5,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.17/12,645.10 = 5,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.17x = 12,645.10 × 5,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.17x = 65,555,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,555,359.68/9,163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.22

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