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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.19, 12,623.78 and 5,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.19, 12,623.78 and 5,567.24 is: 7,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.19 : 12,623.78 = 5,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.19/12,623.78 = 5,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.19x = 12,623.78 × 5,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.19x = 70,279,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,279,616.69/9,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.83

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