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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.64, 13,749.15 and 5,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.64, 13,749.15 and 5,008.52 is: 7,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.64 : 13,749.15 = 5,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.64/13,749.15 = 5,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.64x = 13,749.15 × 5,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.64x = 68,862,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,862,892.76/9,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.34

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