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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.28, 12,995.32 and 5,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.28, 12,995.32 and 5,167.56 is: 7,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.28 : 12,995.32 = 5,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.28/12,995.32 = 5,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.28x = 12,995.32 × 5,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.28x = 67,154,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,154,095.82/9,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.94

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