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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.15, 12,619.29 and 5,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.15, 12,619.29 and 5,962.24 is: 8,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.15 : 12,619.29 = 5,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.15/12,619.29 = 5,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.15x = 12,619.29 × 5,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.15x = 75,239,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,239,235.61/9,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.73

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