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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.76, 12,623.26 and 5,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.76, 12,623.26 and 5,371.08 is: 7,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.76 : 12,623.26 = 5,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.76/12,623.26 = 5,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.76x = 12,623.26 × 5,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.76x = 67,800,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800,539.32/9,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.71

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