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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.64, 12,657.63 and 5,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.64, 12,657.63 and 5,636.08 is: 7,778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.64 : 12,657.63 = 5,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.64/12,657.63 = 5,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.64x = 12,657.63 × 5,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.64x = 71,339,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,339,415.29/9,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.26

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