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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.53, 12,663.09 and 5,819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.53, 12,663.09 and 5,819.29 is: 8,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.53 : 12,663.09 = 5,819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.53/12,663.09 = 5,819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.53x = 12,663.09 × 5,819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.53x = 73,690,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,690,161.35/9,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.54

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