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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.19, 12,624.26 and 5,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.19, 12,624.26 and 5,170.14 is: 7,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.19 : 12,624.26 = 5,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.19/12,624.26 = 5,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.19x = 12,624.26 × 5,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.19x = 65,269,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,269,165.75/9,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.66

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