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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.06, 12,658.55 and 5,193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.06, 12,658.55 and 5,193.99 is: 7,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.06 : 12,658.55 = 5,193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.06/12,658.55 = 5,193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.06x = 12,658.55 × 5,193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.06x = 65,748,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748,356.14/9,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.77

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