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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.74, 12,624.62 and 5,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.74, 12,624.62 and 5,169.68 is: 7,134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.74 : 12,624.62 = 5,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.74/12,624.62 = 5,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.74x = 12,624.62 × 5,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.74x = 65,265,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,265,226.88/9,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.57

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