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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.27, 12,621.10 and 5,561.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.27, 12,621.10 and 5,561.63 is: 7,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.27 : 12,621.10 = 5,561.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.27/12,621.10 = 5,561.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.27x = 12,621.10 × 5,561.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.27x = 70,193,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,193,825.29/9,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.43

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