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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.42, 12,660.44 and 5,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.42, 12,660.44 and 5,195.88 is: 7,170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.42 : 12,660.44 = 5,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.42/12,660.44 = 5,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.42x = 12,660.44 × 5,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.42x = 65,782,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,782,101.01/9,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.16

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