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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.44, 12,579.56 and 5,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.44, 12,579.56 and 5,136.72 is: 7,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.44 : 12,579.56 = 5,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.44/12,579.56 = 5,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.44x = 12,579.56 × 5,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.44x = 64,617,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617,677.44/9,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.82

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