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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.52, 12,656.34 and 5,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.52, 12,656.34 and 5,630.90 is: 7,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.52 : 12,656.34 = 5,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.52/12,656.34 = 5,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.52x = 12,656.34 × 5,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.52x = 71,266,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266,584.91/9,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.66

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