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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.73, 12,655.66 and 5,394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.73, 12,655.66 and 5,394.06 is: 7,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.73 : 12,655.66 = 5,394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.73/12,655.66 = 5,394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.73x = 12,655.66 × 5,394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.73x = 68,265,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,265,389.38/9,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.83

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