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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.31, 12,625.32 and 5,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.31, 12,625.32 and 5,373.28 is: 7,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.31 : 12,625.32 = 5,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.31/12,625.32 = 5,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.31x = 12,625.32 × 5,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.31x = 67,839,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,839,379.45/9,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.89

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