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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.18, 12,632.56 and 6,507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.18, 12,632.56 and 6,507.14 is: 8,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.18 : 12,632.56 = 6,507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.18/12,632.56 = 6,507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.18x = 12,632.56 × 6,507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.18x = 82,201,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201,757.05/9,167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.97

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