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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.08, 12,651.44 and 5,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.08, 12,651.44 and 5,191.17 is: 7,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.08 : 12,651.44 = 5,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.08/12,651.44 = 5,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.08x = 12,651.44 × 5,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.08x = 65,675,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675,749.83/9,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.74

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