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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.30, 12,603.42 and 5,154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.30, 12,603.42 and 5,154.78 is: 7,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.30 : 12,603.42 = 5,154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.30/12,603.42 = 5,154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.30x = 12,603.42 × 5,154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.30x = 64,967,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,967,857.35/9,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.30

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