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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.63, 12,993.71 and 5,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.63, 12,993.71 and 5,166.62 is: 7,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.63 : 12,993.71 = 5,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.63/12,993.71 = 5,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.63x = 12,993.71 × 5,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.63x = 67,133,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,133,519.88/9,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.01

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