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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.26, 12,648.89 and 5,390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.26, 12,648.89 and 5,390.10 is: 7,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.26 : 12,648.89 = 5,390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.26/12,648.89 = 5,390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.26x = 12,648.89 × 5,390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.26x = 68,178,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,178,792.99/9,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.01

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