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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.67, 12,645.03 and 5,387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.67, 12,645.03 and 5,387.54 is: 7,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.67 : 12,645.03 = 5,387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.67/12,645.03 = 5,387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.67x = 12,645.03 × 5,387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.67x = 68,125,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,125,541.70/9,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.50

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