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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.58, 12,623.61 and 5,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.58, 12,623.61 and 5,373.68 is: 7,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.58 : 12,623.61 = 5,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.58/12,623.61 = 5,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.58x = 12,623.61 × 5,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.58x = 67,835,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,835,157.32/9,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.21

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