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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.96, 12,627.99 and 5,118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.96, 12,627.99 and 5,118.02 is: 7,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.96 : 12,627.99 = 5,118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.96/12,627.99 = 5,118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.96x = 12,627.99 × 5,118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.96x = 64,630,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630,242.24/9,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.67

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