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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.53, 12,578.49 and 5,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.53, 12,578.49 and 5,137.26 is: 7,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.53 : 12,578.49 = 5,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.53/12,578.49 = 5,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.53x = 12,578.49 × 5,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.53x = 64,618,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,618,973.54/9,115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.89

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