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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.56, 12,622.02 and 5,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.56, 12,622.02 and 5,371.16 is: 7,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.56 : 12,622.02 = 5,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.56/12,622.02 = 5,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.56x = 12,622.02 × 5,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.56x = 67,794,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,794,888.94/9,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.25

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