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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.47, 12,633.91 and 5,175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.47, 12,633.91 and 5,175.61 is: 7,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.47 : 12,633.91 = 5,175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.47/12,633.91 = 5,175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.47x = 12,633.91 × 5,175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.47x = 65,388,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,388,146.41/9,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.42

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