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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.34, 12,630.36 and 5,375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.34, 12,630.36 and 5,375.58 is: 7,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.34 : 12,630.36 = 5,375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.34/12,630.36 = 5,375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.34x = 12,630.36 × 5,375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.34x = 67,895,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,895,510.61/9,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.38

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