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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.28, 12,630.36 and 5,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.28, 12,630.36 and 5,965.12 is: 8,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.28 : 12,630.36 = 5,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.28/12,630.36 = 5,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.28x = 12,630.36 × 5,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.28x = 75,341,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341,613.04/9,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.11

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