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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.86, 12,654.14 and 5,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.86, 12,654.14 and 5,191.14 is: 7,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.86 : 12,654.14 = 5,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.86/12,654.14 = 5,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.86x = 12,654.14 × 5,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.86x = 65,689,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,689,412.32/9,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.62

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