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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.76, 12,974.60 and 5,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.76, 12,974.60 and 5,152.54 is: 7,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.76 : 12,974.60 = 5,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.76/12,974.60 = 5,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.76x = 12,974.60 × 5,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.76x = 66,852,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852,161.70/9,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.60

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