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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.08, 12,579.84 and 5,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.08, 12,579.84 and 5,138 is: 7,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.08 : 12,579.84 = 5,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.08/12,579.84 = 5,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.08x = 12,579.84 × 5,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.08x = 64,635,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635,217.92/9,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.24

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