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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.39, 12,653.58 and 5,392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.39, 12,653.58 and 5,392.97 is: 7,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.39 : 12,653.58 = 5,392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.39/12,653.58 = 5,392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.39x = 12,653.58 × 5,392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.39x = 68,240,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240,381.74/9,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.19

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