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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.95, 12,664.47 and 5,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.95, 12,664.47 and 5,198.64 is: 7,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.95 : 12,664.47 = 5,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.95/12,664.47 = 5,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.95x = 12,664.47 × 5,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.95x = 65,838,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,838,020.32/9,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.28

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