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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.61, 12,668.75 and 5,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.61, 12,668.75 and 5,147.12 is: 7,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.61 : 12,668.75 = 5,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.61/12,668.75 = 5,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.61x = 12,668.75 × 5,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.61x = 65,207,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,207,576.50/9,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.53

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