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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.88, 12,651.36 and 5,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.88, 12,651.36 and 5,442.24 is: 7,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.88 : 12,651.36 = 5,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.88/12,651.36 = 5,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.88x = 12,651.36 × 5,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.88x = 68,851,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851,737.45/9,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.65

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