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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.04, 12,660.53 and 5,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.04, 12,660.53 and 5,195.52 is: 7,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.04 : 12,660.53 = 5,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.04/12,660.53 = 5,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.04x = 12,660.53 × 5,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.04x = 65,778,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778,010.85/9,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.02

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