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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.51, 12,627.05 and 5,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.51, 12,627.05 and 5,373.83 is: 7,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.51 : 12,627.05 = 5,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.51/12,627.05 = 5,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.51x = 12,627.05 × 5,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.51x = 67,855,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855,620.10/9,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.50

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