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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.41, 13,751.91 and 5,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.41, 13,751.91 and 5,005.31 is: 7,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.41 : 13,751.91 = 5,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.41/13,751.91 = 5,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.41x = 13,751.91 × 5,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.41x = 68,832,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,832,503.88/9,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.21

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