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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.55, 12,655.40 and 5,393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.55, 12,655.40 and 5,393.87 is: 7,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.55 : 12,655.40 = 5,393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.55/12,655.40 = 5,393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.55x = 12,655.40 × 5,393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.55x = 68,261,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261,564.24/9,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.57

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