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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.22, 12,651.39 and 5,188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.22, 12,651.39 and 5,188.32 is: 7,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.22 : 12,651.39 = 5,188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.22/12,651.39 = 5,188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.22x = 12,651.39 × 5,188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.22x = 65,639,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,639,459.76/9,167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.24

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