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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.21, 12,647.77 and 5,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.21, 12,647.77 and 5,630.56 is: 7,769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.21 : 12,647.77 = 5,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.21/12,647.77 = 5,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.21x = 12,647.77 × 5,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.21x = 71,214,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,214,069.14/9,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.19

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