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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.28, 12,654.78 and 5,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.28, 12,654.78 and 5,191.20 is: 7,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.28 : 12,654.78 = 5,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.28/12,654.78 = 5,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.28x = 12,654.78 × 5,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.28x = 65,693,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,693,493.94/9,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.74

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