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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.52, 12,630.36 and 5,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.52, 12,630.36 and 5,377.46 is: 7,418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.52 : 12,630.36 = 5,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.52/12,630.36 = 5,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.52x = 12,630.36 × 5,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.52x = 67,919,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,919,255.69/9,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.39

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