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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.69, 12,631.87 and 5,328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.69, 12,631.87 and 5,328.33 is: 7,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.69 : 12,631.87 = 5,328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.69/12,631.87 = 5,328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.69x = 12,631.87 × 5,328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.69x = 67,306,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306,701.20/9,156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.55

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