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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.49, 12,676.52 and 5,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.49, 12,676.52 and 5,152.66 is: 7,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.49 : 12,676.52 = 5,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.49/12,676.52 = 5,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.49x = 12,676.52 × 5,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.49x = 65,317,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,317,778.73/9,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.97

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