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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.09, 12,661.03 and 5,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.09, 12,661.03 and 5,195.91 is: 7,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.09 : 12,661.03 = 5,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.09/12,661.03 = 5,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.09x = 12,661.03 × 5,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.09x = 65,785,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,785,546.41/9,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.80

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