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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.70, 12,631.60 and 5,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.70, 12,631.60 and 5,174.56 is: 7,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.70 : 12,631.60 = 5,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.70/12,631.60 = 5,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.70x = 12,631.60 × 5,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.70x = 65,362,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,362,972.10/9,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.61

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