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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.92, 12,626.24 and 5,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.92, 12,626.24 and 5,171.20 is: 7,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.92 : 12,626.24 = 5,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.92/12,626.24 = 5,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.92x = 12,626.24 × 5,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.92x = 65,292,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292,812.29/9,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.89

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