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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.72, 12,653.28 and 5,630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.72, 12,653.28 and 5,630.26 is: 7,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.72 : 12,653.28 = 5,630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.72/12,653.28 = 5,630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.72x = 12,653.28 × 5,630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.72x = 71,241,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241,256.25/9,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.73

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