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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.03, 12,581.53 and 5,138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.03, 12,581.53 and 5,138.21 is: 7,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.03 : 12,581.53 = 5,138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.03/12,581.53 = 5,138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.03x = 12,581.53 × 5,138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.03x = 64,646,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646,467.51/9,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.74

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