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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.06, 12,625.54 and 5,170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.06, 12,625.54 and 5,170.09 is: 7,134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.06 : 12,625.54 = 5,170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.06/12,625.54 = 5,170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.06x = 12,625.54 × 5,170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.06x = 65,275,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,275,178.10/9,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.63

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