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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.19, 12,993.21 and 5,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.19, 12,993.21 and 5,166.44 is: 7,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.19 : 12,993.21 = 5,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.19/12,993.21 = 5,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.19x = 12,993.21 × 5,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.19x = 67,128,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,128,549.07/9,415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.81

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