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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.22, 12,654.82 and 5,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.22, 12,654.82 and 5,191.36 is: 7,164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.22 : 12,654.82 = 5,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.22/12,654.82 = 5,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.22x = 12,654.82 × 5,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.22x = 65,695,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,695,726.36/9,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.03

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