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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.14, 12,993.20 and 5,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.14, 12,993.20 and 5,166.56 is: 7,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.14 : 12,993.20 = 5,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.14/12,993.20 = 5,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.14x = 12,993.20 × 5,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.14x = 67,130,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,130,147.39/9,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.02

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