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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.48, 12,630.60 and 5,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.48, 12,630.60 and 5,793.84 is: 7,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.48 : 12,630.60 = 5,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.48/12,630.60 = 5,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.48x = 12,630.60 × 5,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.48x = 73,179,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,179,675.50/9,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.36

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