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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.79, 12,654.09 and 5,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.79, 12,654.09 and 5,191.88 is: 7,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.79 : 12,654.09 = 5,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.79/12,654.09 = 5,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.79x = 12,654.09 × 5,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.79x = 65,698,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,698,453.52/9,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.67

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