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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.93, 12,630.83 and 6,505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.93, 12,630.83 and 6,505.89 is: 8,965.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.93 : 12,630.83 = 6,505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.93/12,630.83 = 6,505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.93x = 12,630.83 × 6,505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.93x = 82,174,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,174,790.59/9,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.24

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