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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.47, 12,994.70 and 5,167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.47, 12,994.70 and 5,167.61 is: 7,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.47 : 12,994.70 = 5,167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.47/12,994.70 = 5,167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.47x = 12,994.70 × 5,167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.47x = 67,151,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151,450.86/9,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.27

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