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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.72, 12,630.60 and 5,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.72, 12,630.60 and 5,375.20 is: 7,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.72 : 12,630.60 = 5,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.72/12,630.60 = 5,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.72x = 12,630.60 × 5,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.72x = 67,892,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892,001.12/9,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.69

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