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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.96, 12,664.20 and 5,641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.96, 12,664.20 and 5,641.88 is: 7,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.96 : 12,664.20 = 5,641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.96/12,664.20 = 5,641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.96x = 12,664.20 × 5,641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.96x = 71,449,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449,896.70/9,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,783.25

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