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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.60, 12,627.72 and 5,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.60, 12,627.72 and 5,171.88 is: 7,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.60 : 12,627.72 = 5,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.60/12,627.72 = 5,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.60x = 12,627.72 × 5,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.60x = 65,309,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309,052.51/9,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.13

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