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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.59, 12,625.34 and 5,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.59, 12,625.34 and 5,169.95 is: 7,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.59 : 12,625.34 = 5,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.59/12,625.34 = 5,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.59x = 12,625.34 × 5,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.59x = 65,272,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272,382.25/9,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.69

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