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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.92, 12,627.90 and 5,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.92, 12,627.90 and 5,795.28 is: 7,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.92 : 12,627.90 = 5,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.92/12,627.90 = 5,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.92x = 12,627.90 × 5,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.92x = 73,182,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182,216.31/9,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.38

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