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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.34, 12,603.21 and 5,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.34, 12,603.21 and 5,152 is: 7,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.34 : 12,603.21 = 5,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.34/12,603.21 = 5,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.34x = 12,603.21 × 5,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.34x = 64,931,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931,737.92/9,132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.09

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