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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.58, 12,993.62 and 5,166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.58, 12,993.62 and 5,166.86 is: 7,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.58 : 12,993.62 = 5,166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.58/12,993.62 = 5,166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.58x = 12,993.62 × 5,166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.58x = 67,136,124.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,136,124.63/9,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.33

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