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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.24, 12,652.02 and 5,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.24, 12,652.02 and 5,441.48 is: 7,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.24 : 12,652.02 = 5,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.24/12,652.02 = 5,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.24x = 12,652.02 × 5,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.24x = 68,845,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845,713.79/9,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.97

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