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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.13, 12,633.26 and 5,974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.13, 12,633.26 and 5,974.17 is: 8,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.13 : 12,633.26 = 5,974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.13/12,633.26 = 5,974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.13x = 12,633.26 × 5,974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.13x = 75,473,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,473,179.73/9,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,242.01

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