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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.36, 12,644.52 and 5,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.36, 12,644.52 and 5,632.52 is: 7,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.36 : 12,644.52 = 5,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.36/12,644.52 = 5,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.36x = 12,644.52 × 5,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.36x = 71,220,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220,511.79/9,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.92

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