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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.09, 12,601.22 and 5,152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.09, 12,601.22 and 5,152.97 is: 7,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.09 : 12,601.22 = 5,152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.09/12,601.22 = 5,152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.09x = 12,601.22 × 5,152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.09x = 64,933,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933,619.85/9,132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.49

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