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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.39, 12,627.48 and 5,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.39, 12,627.48 and 5,172.30 is: 7,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.39 : 12,627.48 = 5,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.39/12,627.48 = 5,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.39x = 12,627.48 × 5,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.39x = 65,313,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,313,114.80/9,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.74

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