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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.34, 12,628.08 and 5,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.34, 12,628.08 and 5,375.28 is: 7,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.34 : 12,628.08 = 5,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.34/12,628.08 = 5,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.34x = 12,628.08 × 5,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.34x = 67,879,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879,465.86/9,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.62

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