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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.22, 12,602.41 and 5,153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.22, 12,602.41 and 5,153.10 is: 7,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.22 : 12,602.41 = 5,153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.22/12,602.41 = 5,153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.22x = 12,602.41 × 5,153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.22x = 64,941,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,478.97/9,132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.25

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