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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.37, 12,992.76 and 5,166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.37, 12,992.76 and 5,166.33 is: 7,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.37 : 12,992.76 = 5,166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.37/12,992.76 = 5,166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.37x = 12,992.76 × 5,166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.37x = 67,124,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124,885.77/9,415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.29

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