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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.06, 12,624.56 and 5,609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.06, 12,624.56 and 5,609.17 is: 7,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.06 : 12,624.56 = 5,609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.06/12,624.56 = 5,609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.06x = 12,624.56 × 5,609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.06x = 70,813,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,813,303.22/9,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.80

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