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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.72, 12,651.90 and 5,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.72, 12,651.90 and 5,629.26 is: 7,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.72 : 12,651.90 = 5,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.72/12,651.90 = 5,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.72x = 12,651.90 × 5,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.72x = 71,220,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220,834.59/9,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.35

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