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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.57, 12,630.05 and 5,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.57, 12,630.05 and 5,173.44 is: 7,139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.57 : 12,630.05 = 5,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.57/12,630.05 = 5,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.57x = 12,630.05 × 5,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.57x = 65,340,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,340,805.87/9,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.07

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