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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.19, 12,994.59 and 5,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.19, 12,994.59 and 5,167.44 is: 7,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.19 : 12,994.59 = 5,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.19/12,994.59 = 5,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.19x = 12,994.59 × 5,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.19x = 67,148,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,148,764.15/9,416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.20

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