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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.00, 12,628.49 and 5,374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.00, 12,628.49 and 5,374.22 is: 7,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.00 : 12,628.49 = 5,374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.00/12,628.49 = 5,374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.00x = 12,628.49 × 5,374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.00x = 67,868,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,868,294.78/9,151.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.49

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