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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.53, 12,630.44 and 5,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.53, 12,630.44 and 5,173.65 is: 7,139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.53 : 12,630.44 = 5,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.53/12,630.44 = 5,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.53x = 12,630.44 × 5,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.53x = 65,345,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,345,488.84/9,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.61

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