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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.22, 12,626.85 and 5,116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.22, 12,626.85 and 5,116.78 is: 7,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.22 : 12,626.85 = 5,116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.22/12,626.85 = 5,116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.22x = 12,626.85 × 5,116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.22x = 64,608,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608,813.54/9,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.90

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