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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.97, 12,650.85 and 5,628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.97, 12,650.85 and 5,628.51 is: 7,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.97 : 12,650.85 = 5,628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.97/12,650.85 = 5,628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.97x = 12,650.85 × 5,628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.97x = 71,205,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205,435.73/9,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.30

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