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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.69, 12,626.79 and 5,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.69, 12,626.79 and 5,370.76 is: 7,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.69 : 12,626.79 = 5,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.69/12,626.79 = 5,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.69x = 12,626.79 × 5,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.69x = 67,815,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,815,395.53/9,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.39

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