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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.48, 12,667.46 and 5,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.48, 12,667.46 and 5,146.04 is: 7,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.48 : 12,667.46 = 5,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.48/12,667.46 = 5,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.48x = 12,667.46 × 5,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.48x = 65,187,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,187,255.86/9,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.41

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