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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.28, 12,645.80 and 5,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.28, 12,645.80 and 5,129.86 is: 7,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.28 : 12,645.80 = 5,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.28/12,645.80 = 5,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.28x = 12,645.80 × 5,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.28x = 64,871,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,871,119.28/9,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.47

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