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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.25, 12,661.55 and 5,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.25, 12,661.55 and 5,448.25 is: 7,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.25 : 12,661.55 = 5,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.25/12,661.55 = 5,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.25x = 12,661.55 × 5,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.25x = 68,983,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983,289.79/9,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.23

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