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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.54, 12,633.63 and 5,122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.54, 12,633.63 and 5,122.55 is: 7,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.54 : 12,633.63 = 5,122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.54/12,633.63 = 5,122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.54x = 12,633.63 × 5,122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.54x = 64,716,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,716,401.36/9,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.55

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