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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.44, 12,659.61 and 5,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.44, 12,659.61 and 5,195.17 is: 7,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.44 : 12,659.61 = 5,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.44/12,659.61 = 5,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.44x = 12,659.61 × 5,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.44x = 65,768,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768,826.08/9,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.48

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