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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.39, 12,651.82 and 5,392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.39, 12,651.82 and 5,392.23 is: 7,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.39 : 12,651.82 = 5,392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.39/12,651.82 = 5,392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.39x = 12,651.82 × 5,392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.39x = 68,221,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,221,523.36/9,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.95

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