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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.72, 12,627.84 and 5,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.72, 12,627.84 and 5,373.20 is: 7,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.72 : 12,627.84 = 5,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.72/12,627.84 = 5,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.72x = 12,627.84 × 5,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.72x = 67,851,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,909.89/9,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.93

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