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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.82, 12,630.81 and 5,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.82, 12,630.81 and 5,119.60 is: 7,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.82 : 12,630.81 = 5,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.82/12,630.81 = 5,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.82x = 12,630.81 × 5,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.82x = 64,664,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,664,606.12/9,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.99

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