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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.85, 12,621.74 and 5,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.85, 12,621.74 and 5,168.24 is: 7,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.85 : 12,621.74 = 5,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.85/12,621.74 = 5,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.85x = 12,621.74 × 5,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.85x = 65,232,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,181.54/9,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.44

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