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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.38, 12,627.50 and 5,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.38, 12,627.50 and 5,373.64 is: 7,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.38 : 12,627.50 = 5,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.38/12,627.50 = 5,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.38x = 12,627.50 × 5,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.38x = 67,855,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855,628.02/9,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.80

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