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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.01, 12,632.46 and 5,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.01, 12,632.46 and 5,795.70 is: 8,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.01 : 12,632.46 = 5,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.01/12,632.46 = 5,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.01x = 12,632.46 × 5,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.01x = 73,213,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213,950.37/9,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.51

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