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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.53, 12,652.20 and 5,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.53, 12,652.20 and 5,190.46 is: 7,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.53 : 12,652.20 = 5,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.53/12,652.20 = 5,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.53x = 12,652.20 × 5,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.53x = 65,670,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670,777.55/9,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.63

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