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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.92, 12,655.92 and 5,394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.92, 12,655.92 and 5,394.25 is: 7,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.92 : 12,655.92 = 5,394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.92/12,655.92 = 5,394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.92x = 12,655.92 × 5,394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.92x = 68,269,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,269,133.18/9,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.09

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