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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.82, 12,581.28 and 5,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.82, 12,581.28 and 5,137.14 is: 7,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.82 : 12,581.28 = 5,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.82/12,581.28 = 5,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.82x = 12,581.28 × 5,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.82x = 64,631,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631,796.74/9,116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.29

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