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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.76, 12,630.83 and 5,173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.76, 12,630.83 and 5,173.89 is: 7,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.76 : 12,630.83 = 5,173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.76/12,630.83 = 5,173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.76x = 12,630.83 × 5,173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.76x = 65,350,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,350,499.16/9,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.98

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