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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.02, 12,992.73 and 5,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.02, 12,992.73 and 5,166.12 is: 7,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.02 : 12,992.73 = 5,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.02/12,992.73 = 5,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.02x = 12,992.73 × 5,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.02x = 67,122,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122,002.31/9,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.25

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