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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152, 12,633.04 and 5,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152, 12,633.04 and 5,426 is: 7,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152 : 12,633.04 = 5,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152/12,633.04 = 5,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152x = 12,633.04 × 5,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152x = 68,546,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546,875.04/9,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.82

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