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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.64, 12,628.56 and 5,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.64, 12,628.56 and 5,965.56 is: 8,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.64 : 12,628.56 = 5,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.64/12,628.56 = 5,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.64x = 12,628.56 × 5,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.64x = 75,336,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,336,432.39/9,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.12

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