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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.51, 12,629.72 and 5,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.51, 12,629.72 and 5,376.48 is: 7,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.51 : 12,629.72 = 5,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.51/12,629.72 = 5,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.51x = 12,629.72 × 5,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.51x = 67,903,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,903,346.95/9,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.29

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