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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.98, 12,650.76 and 5,188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.98, 12,650.76 and 5,188.26 is: 7,159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.98 : 12,650.76 = 5,188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.98/12,650.76 = 5,188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.98x = 12,650.76 × 5,188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.98x = 65,635,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,635,432.08/9,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.98

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