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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.66, 12,655.26 and 5,192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.66, 12,655.26 and 5,192.15 is: 7,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.66 : 12,655.26 = 5,192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.66/12,655.26 = 5,192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.66x = 12,655.26 × 5,192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.66x = 65,707,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,944.93/9,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.02

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