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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.46, 12,627.57 and 5,172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.46, 12,627.57 and 5,172.36 is: 7,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.46 : 12,627.57 = 5,172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.46/12,627.57 = 5,172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.46x = 12,627.57 × 5,172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.46x = 65,314,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,314,337.97/9,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.82

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