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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.92, 12,658.35 and 5,194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.92, 12,658.35 and 5,194.38 is: 7,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.92 : 12,658.35 = 5,194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.92/12,658.35 = 5,194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.92x = 12,658.35 × 5,194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.92x = 65,752,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,752,280.07/9,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.09

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