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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.68, 12,625.11 and 5,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.68, 12,625.11 and 5,169.96 is: 7,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.68 : 12,625.11 = 5,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.68/12,625.11 = 5,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.68x = 12,625.11 × 5,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.68x = 65,271,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,271,313.70/9,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.51

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