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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.61, 12,651.61 and 5,188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.61, 12,651.61 and 5,188.64 is: 7,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.61 : 12,651.61 = 5,188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.61/12,651.61 = 5,188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.61x = 12,651.61 × 5,188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.61x = 65,644,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,644,668.37/9,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.50

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