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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.60, 12,623.51 and 5,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.60, 12,623.51 and 5,168.88 is: 7,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.60 : 12,623.51 = 5,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.60/12,623.51 = 5,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.60x = 12,623.51 × 5,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.60x = 65,249,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249,421.29/9,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.96

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