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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.52, 12,601.52 and 5,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.52, 12,601.52 and 5,152.48 is: 7,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.52 : 12,601.52 = 5,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.52/12,601.52 = 5,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.52x = 12,601.52 × 5,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.52x = 64,929,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929,079.77/9,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.44

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