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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.96, 12,655.39 and 5,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.96, 12,655.39 and 5,391.26 is: 7,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.96 : 12,655.39 = 5,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.96/12,655.39 = 5,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.96x = 12,655.39 × 5,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.96x = 68,228,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228,478.70/9,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.43

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