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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.82, 12,650.22 and 5,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.82, 12,650.22 and 5,390.70 is: 7,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.82 : 12,650.22 = 5,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.82/12,650.22 = 5,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.82x = 12,650.22 × 5,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.82x = 68,193,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193,540.95/9,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.36

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