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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.99, 12,626.24 and 5,569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.99, 12,626.24 and 5,569.05 is: 7,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.99 : 12,626.24 = 5,569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.99/12,626.24 = 5,569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.99x = 12,626.24 × 5,569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.99x = 70,316,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,316,161.87/9,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.32

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