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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.87, 12,651.66 and 5,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.87, 12,651.66 and 5,189.76 is: 7,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.87 : 12,651.66 = 5,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.87/12,651.66 = 5,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.87x = 12,651.66 × 5,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.87x = 65,659,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659,079.00/9,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.87

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