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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.09, 12,628.29 and 5,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.09, 12,628.29 and 5,374.68 is: 7,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.09 : 12,628.29 = 5,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.09/12,628.29 = 5,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.09x = 12,628.29 × 5,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.09x = 67,873,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,873,017.70/9,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.74

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