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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.48, 12,631.98 and 5,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.48, 12,631.98 and 5,794.84 is: 7,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.48 : 12,631.98 = 5,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.48/12,631.98 = 5,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.48x = 12,631.98 × 5,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.48x = 73,200,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,200,302.98/9,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.74

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