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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.33, 12,992.71 and 5,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.33, 12,992.71 and 5,166.30 is: 7,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.33 : 12,992.71 = 5,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.33/12,992.71 = 5,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.33x = 12,992.71 × 5,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.33x = 67,124,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124,237.67/9,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.25

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