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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.38, 12,649.52 and 5,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.38, 12,649.52 and 5,187.39 is: 7,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.38 : 12,649.52 = 5,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.38/12,649.52 = 5,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.38x = 12,649.52 × 5,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.38x = 65,617,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617,967.62/9,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.55

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