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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.90, 12,657.69 and 7,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.90, 12,657.69 and 7,671.30 is: 10,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.90 : 12,657.69 = 7,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.90/12,657.69 = 7,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.90x = 12,657.69 × 7,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.90x = 97,100,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100,937.30/9,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.25

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