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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.53, 12,624.65 and 5,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.53, 12,624.65 and 5,169.56 is: 7,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.53 : 12,624.65 = 5,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.53/12,624.65 = 5,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.53x = 12,624.65 × 5,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.53x = 65,263,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,263,796.68/9,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.80

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