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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.58, 12,630.06 and 5,174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.58, 12,630.06 and 5,174.49 is: 7,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.58 : 12,630.06 = 5,174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.58/12,630.06 = 5,174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.58x = 12,630.06 × 5,174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.58x = 65,354,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,354,119.17/9,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.51

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