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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.81, 12,632.38 and 5,377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.81, 12,632.38 and 5,377.05 is: 7,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.81 : 12,632.38 = 5,377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.81/12,632.38 = 5,377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.81x = 12,632.38 × 5,377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.81x = 67,924,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,924,925.44/9,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.40

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