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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.44, 12,580.94 and 5,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.44, 12,580.94 and 5,137.72 is: 7,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.44 : 12,580.94 = 5,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.44/12,580.94 = 5,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.44x = 12,580.94 × 5,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.44x = 64,637,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637,347.06/9,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.20

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