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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.02, 12,654.96 and 5,634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.02, 12,654.96 and 5,634.34 is: 7,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.02 : 12,654.96 = 5,634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.02/12,654.96 = 5,634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.02x = 12,654.96 × 5,634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.02x = 71,302,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302,347.33/9,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.59

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