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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.55, 12,630.63 and 5,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.55, 12,630.63 and 5,173.65 is: 7,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.55 : 12,630.63 = 5,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.55/12,630.63 = 5,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.55x = 12,630.63 × 5,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.55x = 65,346,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,346,458.90/9,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.70

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