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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.88, 12,650.64 and 5,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.88, 12,650.64 and 5,188.16 is: 7,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.88 : 12,650.64 = 5,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.88/12,650.64 = 5,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.88x = 12,650.64 × 5,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.88x = 65,633,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,633,544.42/9,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.86

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