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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.21, 12,663.28 and 5,197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.21, 12,663.28 and 5,197.23 is: 7,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.21 : 12,663.28 = 5,197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.21/12,663.28 = 5,197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.21x = 12,663.28 × 5,197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.21x = 65,813,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813,978.71/9,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.24

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