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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.99, 12,603.30 and 5,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.99, 12,603.30 and 5,154.06 is: 7,112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.99 : 12,603.30 = 5,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.99/12,603.30 = 5,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.99x = 12,603.30 × 5,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.99x = 64,958,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,958,192.33/9,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.48

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