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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.30, 12,656.44 and 5,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.30, 12,656.44 and 5,394.62 is: 7,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.30 : 12,656.44 = 5,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.30/12,656.44 = 5,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.30x = 12,656.44 × 5,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.30x = 68,276,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276,684.35/9,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.60

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