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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.79, 12,649.33 and 5,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.79, 12,649.33 and 5,187.26 is: 7,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.79 : 12,649.33 = 5,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.79/12,649.33 = 5,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.79x = 12,649.33 × 5,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.79x = 65,615,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,615,401.64/9,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.95

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