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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.06, 12,631.82 and 5,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.06, 12,631.82 and 5,326.41 is: 7,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.06 : 12,631.82 = 5,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.06/12,631.82 = 5,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.06x = 12,631.82 × 5,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.06x = 67,282,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,252.37/9,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.99

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