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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.65, 12,652.82 and 5,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.65, 12,652.82 and 5,189.66 is: 7,161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.65 : 12,652.82 = 5,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.65/12,652.82 = 5,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.65x = 12,652.82 × 5,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.65x = 65,663,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,663,744.63/9,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.77

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