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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.68, 12,629.58 and 5,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.68, 12,629.58 and 5,427.96 is: 7,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.68 : 12,629.58 = 5,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.68/12,629.58 = 5,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.68x = 12,629.58 × 5,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.68x = 68,552,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,552,855.06/9,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.29

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