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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.58, 12,647.76 and 5,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.58, 12,647.76 and 5,390.88 is: 7,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.58 : 12,647.76 = 5,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.58/12,647.76 = 5,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.58x = 12,647.76 × 5,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.58x = 68,182,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182,556.43/9,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.36

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