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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.75, 12,625.18 and 5,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.75, 12,625.18 and 5,373.71 is: 7,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.75 : 12,625.18 = 5,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.75/12,625.18 = 5,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.75x = 12,625.18 × 5,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.75x = 67,844,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,844,056.02/9,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.23

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