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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.72, 12,648.66 and 5,628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.72, 12,648.66 and 5,628.68 is: 7,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.72 : 12,648.66 = 5,628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.72/12,648.66 = 5,628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.72x = 12,648.66 × 5,628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.72x = 71,195,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,195,259.57/9,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.86

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