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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.33, 12,626.02 and 5,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.33, 12,626.02 and 5,375.43 is: 7,415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.33 : 12,626.02 = 5,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.33/12,626.02 = 5,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.33x = 12,626.02 × 5,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.33x = 67,870,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870,286.69/9,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.63

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