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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.96, 12,656.16 and 5,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.96, 12,656.16 and 5,192.24 is: 7,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.96 : 12,656.16 = 5,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.96/12,656.16 = 5,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.96x = 12,656.16 × 5,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.96x = 65,713,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,713,820.20/9,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.42

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