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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.32, 12,666.93 and 5,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.32, 12,666.93 and 5,822.08 is: 8,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.32 : 12,666.93 = 5,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.32/12,666.93 = 5,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.32x = 12,666.93 × 5,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.32x = 73,747,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747,879.81/9,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.39

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