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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.55, 12,629.52 and 5,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.55, 12,629.52 and 5,172.75 is: 7,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.55 : 12,629.52 = 5,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.55/12,629.52 = 5,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.55x = 12,629.52 × 5,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.55x = 65,329,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,329,349.58/9,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.83

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