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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.50, 12,647.04 and 5,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.50, 12,647.04 and 5,627.68 is: 7,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.50 : 12,647.04 = 5,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.50/12,647.04 = 5,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.50x = 12,647.04 × 5,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.50x = 71,173,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,173,494.07/9,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.22

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