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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.17, 12,628.11 and 5,615.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.17, 12,628.11 and 5,615.69 is: 7,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.17 : 12,628.11 = 5,615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.17/12,628.11 = 5,615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.17x = 12,628.11 × 5,615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.17x = 70,915,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,915,487.91/9,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.19

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