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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.76, 12,626.56 and 5,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.76, 12,626.56 and 5,374.70 is: 7,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.76 : 12,626.56 = 5,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.76/12,626.56 = 5,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.76x = 12,626.56 × 5,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.76x = 67,863,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,972.03/9,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.59

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