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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.25, 12,625.13 and 5,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.25, 12,625.13 and 5,169.26 is: 7,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.25 : 12,625.13 = 5,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.25/12,625.13 = 5,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.25x = 12,625.13 × 5,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.25x = 65,262,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,262,579.50/9,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.89

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