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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.16, 12,657.66 and 5,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.16, 12,657.66 and 5,447 is: 7,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.16 : 12,657.66 = 5,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.16/12,657.66 = 5,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.16x = 12,657.66 × 5,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.16x = 68,946,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,946,274.02/9,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.45

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