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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.62, 12,631.97 and 5,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.62, 12,631.97 and 5,795.74 is: 7,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.62 : 12,631.97 = 5,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.62/12,631.97 = 5,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.62x = 12,631.97 × 5,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.62x = 73,211,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,211,613.81/9,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.98

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