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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.92, 12,604.20 and 5,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.92, 12,604.20 and 5,155.20 is: 7,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.92 : 12,604.20 = 5,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.92/12,604.20 = 5,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.92x = 12,604.20 × 5,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.92x = 64,977,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,977,171.84/9,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.83

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