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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.58, 12,628.86 and 5,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.58, 12,628.86 and 5,373.30 is: 7,416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.58 : 12,628.86 = 5,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.58/12,628.86 = 5,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.58x = 12,628.86 × 5,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.58x = 67,858,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858,653.44/9,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.59

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