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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.74, 12,651.66 and 5,983.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.74, 12,651.66 and 5,983.07 is: 8,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.74 : 12,651.66 = 5,983.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.74/12,651.66 = 5,983.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.74x = 12,651.66 × 5,983.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.74x = 75,695,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,695,729.15/9,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.75

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