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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.31, 12,992.69 and 5,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.31, 12,992.69 and 5,166.27 is: 7,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.31 : 12,992.69 = 5,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.31/12,992.69 = 5,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.31x = 12,992.69 × 5,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.31x = 67,123,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123,679.60/9,415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.21

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