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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.65, 12,658.55 and 5,193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.65, 12,658.55 and 5,193.67 is: 7,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.65 : 12,658.55 = 5,193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.65/12,658.55 = 5,193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.65x = 12,658.55 × 5,193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.65x = 65,744,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,744,331.38/9,172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.43

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