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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.26, 12,626.71 and 5,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.26, 12,626.71 and 5,373.59 is: 7,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.26 : 12,626.71 = 5,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.26/12,626.71 = 5,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.26x = 12,626.71 × 5,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.26x = 67,850,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,850,686.02/9,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.16

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