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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.32, 12,630.11 and 5,119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.32, 12,630.11 and 5,119.10 is: 7,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.32 : 12,630.11 = 5,119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.32/12,630.11 = 5,119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.32x = 12,630.11 × 5,119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.32x = 64,654,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654,762.39/9,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.31

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