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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150, 12,622.77 and 5,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150, 12,622.77 and 5,371.95 is: 7,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150 : 12,622.77 = 5,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150/12,622.77 = 5,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150x = 12,622.77 × 5,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150x = 67,808,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,808,889.30/9,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.81

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