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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.91, 12,647.55 and 5,186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.91, 12,647.55 and 5,186.34 is: 7,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.91 : 12,647.55 = 5,186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.91/12,647.55 = 5,186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.91x = 12,647.55 × 5,186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.91x = 65,594,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594,494.47/9,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.13

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