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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.69, 12,581.06 and 5,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.69, 12,581.06 and 5,137.83 is: 7,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.69 : 12,581.06 = 5,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.69/12,581.06 = 5,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.69x = 12,581.06 × 5,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.69x = 64,639,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639,321.81/9,116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.22

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