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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.78, 12,624.99 and 5,169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.78, 12,624.99 and 5,169.81 is: 7,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.78 : 12,624.99 = 5,169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.78/12,624.99 = 5,169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.78x = 12,624.99 × 5,169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.78x = 65,268,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,736.43/9,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.15

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