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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.39, 12,650.61 and 5,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.39, 12,650.61 and 5,188.72 is: 7,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.39 : 12,650.61 = 5,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.39/12,650.61 = 5,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.39x = 12,650.61 × 5,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.39x = 65,640,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,640,508.39/9,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.22

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