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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.91, 12,629.69 and 5,173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.91, 12,629.69 and 5,173.39 is: 7,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.91 : 12,629.69 = 5,173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.91/12,629.69 = 5,173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.91x = 12,629.69 × 5,173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.91x = 65,338,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338,311.95/9,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.31

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