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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.53, 12,667.03 and 5,201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.53, 12,667.03 and 5,201.26 is: 7,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.53 : 12,667.03 = 5,201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.53/12,667.03 = 5,201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.53x = 12,667.03 × 5,201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.53x = 65,884,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,884,572.30/9,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.34

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