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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.24, 12,622.68 and 5,787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.24, 12,622.68 and 5,787.39 is: 7,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.24 : 12,622.68 = 5,787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.24/12,622.68 = 5,787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.24x = 12,622.68 × 5,787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.24x = 73,052,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,052,372.01/9,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.66

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