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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.91, 12,992.71 and 5,166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.91, 12,992.71 and 5,166.39 is: 7,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.91 : 12,992.71 = 5,166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.91/12,992.71 = 5,166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.91x = 12,992.71 × 5,166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.91x = 67,125,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125,407.02/9,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.70

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